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SH04 UUE

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,696 mi
Last recorded107,696 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 UUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 107,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 107,003 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear and LHF indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake pedal partially sticking in depressed position (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn one joint of link excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate badly deteriorated, losing reflective quality. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from centre exhaust and front exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower transmission ECU insecure, resting on coolant hose

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both upper strut mountings deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside headlamp and lens slightly foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced to allow assessment of beam pattern (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp LHR position lamp affected by LHR indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front foglamp broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeater lamps losing amber tint (4.4.3 (a))

no oil on engine dipstick

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,904 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper high level rear lamp not working

Central Rear wiper split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower driving lamp damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2018 99,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper high level rear lamp not working

Central Rear wiper split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower driving lamp damaged

Pass 15 May 2017 95,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,290 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2015 79,290 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,934 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer 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)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,279 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,873 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 UUE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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