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SJ04 XLV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,466 mi
Last recorded55,466 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak on rusted sump

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2013 53,169 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 50,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 35,090 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,724 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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SJ04 XLV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ04 XLV, 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 SJ04 XLV registered?

SJ04 XLV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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