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SD04 KNJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 KNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 98,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,252 miles

exhaust front pipe slightly blowing

front exhaust braket broken

nsf wiper split

nsr tyre worn 2.5m

osf lower ball joint slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sump corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sump corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine sump slight oil leak at corrosion

off side front tyre shoulder worn and cracking in outer tread

rear wiper split

strongly advised exhaust middle and rear boxes deteriorated and front support corroded off

Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine sump slight oil leak at corrosion

off side front tyre shoulder worn and cracking in outer tread

rear wiper split

strongly advised exhaust middle and rear boxes deteriorated and front support corroded off

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HORN INTERMITTANT

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 47,923 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2008 27,078 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,631 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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SD04 KNJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD04 KNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD04 KNJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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