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SH04 EYR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,876 mi
Last recorded169,876 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 169,876 miles

o/s/f lower ball joing slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2017 169,876 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f lower ball joing slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2016 161,589 miles

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

engine management light on

excessive oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2015 154,684 miles

bad oil leak

lower arm bushes worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 19 Oct 2015 153,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bad oil leak

lower arm bushes worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 147,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails not considered to be excessive

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2014 147,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails not considered to be excessive

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2013 142,703 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 134,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 124,482 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 124,482 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 110,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,922 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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SH04 EYR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

SH04 EYR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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