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SJ04 XMF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,191 mi
Last recorded105,191 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 105,191 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs are corroded on there

front tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,191 miles

front brake discs are corroded on there

front tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,246 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 98,246 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,091 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting rubbers loose but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,095 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 65,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2008 55,570 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 3 May 2008 55,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,481 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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SJ04 XMF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ04 XMF, 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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SJ04 XMF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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