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SD04 VZP

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 VZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 74,842 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,490 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front coil spring close to body of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,317 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 53,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 45,492 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,096 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,232 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 VZP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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