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SH04 UHB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,495 mi
Last recorded60,495 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,495 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front side repeater indicator bulbs slightly discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have a product on headlamp lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding. Strongly advise to replace. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Passenger front inner Cv Boot deteriorating. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 60,495 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front side repeater indicator bulbs slightly discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps aim too low. Adjusted accordingly. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have a product on headlamp lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding. Strongly advise to replace. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Passenger front inner Cv Boot deteriorating. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,526 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,144 miles

Offside rear of offside outer door sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,097 miles

Rear silencer front bracket badly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,097 miles

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

Rear silencer front bracket badly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,140 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cracking in tread and side wall.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 54,140 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cracking in tread and side wall.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,170 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside hand brake requirs attention

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,916 miles

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

offside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,784 miles

front wiper blades poor performance

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,173 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 42,173 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,215 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,183 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,183 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 28,585 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UHB 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 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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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