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SE04 SLU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,905 mi
Last recorded94,905 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 SLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 94,905 miles

front subframe and both sides rear inner sills corroding

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 94,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working ns and os (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osf tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nsr (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe and both sides rear inner sills corroding

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,153 miles

rear inner sills and chassis corroding

slight leak on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills and chassis corroding

slight leak on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,488 miles

front brake discs corroding and pitted

nsf link boot deteriorating

nsf under arch cover loose

Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,488 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity nsf sidelight dull (4.2.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroding and pitted

nsf link boot deteriorating

nsf under arch cover loose

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,425 miles

slight play in steering rack

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2017 75,379 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

coil spring broken osr (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

hi rise stoplight not working

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,400 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f and rear tyres wear on outer edges

o/s/f mac strut header bearing worn

Fail 10 Jun 2016 68,400 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported also system corroded (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f and rear tyres wear on outer edges

o/s/f mac strut header bearing worn

rear hi rise light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,939 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to unbond

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,939 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges also cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,989 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s bottom ball joint rubber splitting

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s bottom ball joint rubber splitting

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,342 miles

1.exhaust system corroded 2.moisture inside o/s headlight 3.clutch high and starting to slip

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 50,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1.exhaust system corroded 2.moisture inside o/s headlight 3.clutch high and starting to slip

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,136 miles

1.exhaust system corroded 2.n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges and cracking on main tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,136 miles

1.exhaust system corroded 2.n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges and cracking on main tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread and outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,313 miles

both rear tires perrishing

handbrake feels rough to operate

rear wiper worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 37,313 miles

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

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

both rear tires perrishing

handbrake feels rough to operate

rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,479 miles

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

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

n/s/front wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,015 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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SE04 SLU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SE04 SLU, 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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SE04 SLU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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