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SH04 BHK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,702 mi
Last recorded102,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 BHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,702 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,412 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,984 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 77,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing not checked

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,507 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,542 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,060 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,060 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,323 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 43,323 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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 BHK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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