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SD04 TCX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,072 mi
Last recorded129,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 TCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner and outer sills rusty and weak

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,522 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner & outer sills rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 110,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills very weak

Fail 9 Jan 2019 100,549 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills very weak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,482 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,482 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 69,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,336 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 62,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,811 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 61,811 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,497 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,641 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,847 miles

advise front discs worn and corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,838 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 TCX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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