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SH04 UUW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,788 mi
Last recorded40,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 UUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 40,788 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 38,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 37,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 37,194 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling coil spring fouling inner wing (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering system fouling coil spring fouling inner wing (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x2 corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 04 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 37,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 36,304 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,985 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded AT Centre Section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Back Box Clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And Cracked Around Circumference ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 32,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded AT Centre Section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Back Box Clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And Cracked Around Circumference ()

Rear Wiper Smears Screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 31,416 miles

Clutch bite point is high

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Wiper split

Service light is on

Fail 9 May 2016 31,416 miles

Clutch bite point is high

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Wiper split

Service light is on

Fail 2 May 2016 31,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet stay missing

Clutch slipping

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake cables noisy in operation

Pass 6 Apr 2015 29,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 28,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,848 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,706 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

DANGEROUS advise clutch slave cylinder leaking DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Apr 2012 24,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise front brake discs corroded

advise offside rear coil spring showing signs of going same way as nearside rear advise replacement

DANGEROUS advise clutch slave cylinder leaking DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,054 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 22,768 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,592 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall 175/6514

Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,358 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 17,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,083 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 UUW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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