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SH04 BFP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,636 mi
Last recorded148,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 BFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,636 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

rear brakes require attention

slight play nearside rackend

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 16 Jan 2017 148,636 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

slight play nearside rackend

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

rear brakes require attention

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,434 miles

Off side front condensated

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front condensated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 91,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,987 miles

headlight beam pattern poor

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,187 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,655 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 16,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH04 BFP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 SH04 BFP, 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 SH04 BFP registered?

SH04 BFP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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