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SE04 XAT

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,066 mi
Last recorded95,066 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 XAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,780 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,766 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to n/s/r flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,130 miles

mild exhaust blow centre pipe

Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mild exhaust blow centre pipe

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,307 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,625 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 40,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,699 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/f wiper blade split slight

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 XAT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SE04 XAT, 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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What year was SE04 XAT registered?

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

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