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SF04 DFS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 DFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 87,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 24 Oct 2023 81,254 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2023 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,355 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,406 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 57,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,374 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,771 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 24,027 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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SF04 DFS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SF04 DFS, 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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SF04 DFS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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