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SJ04 XPP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,096 mi
Last recorded96,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,096 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2016 96,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,148 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,997 miles

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,858 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os front tyre worn on inner and outer edges near legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os front tyre worn on inner and outer edges near legal limit

Fail 22 Jul 2010 47,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,813 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,168 miles

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 13 Jul 2009 33,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,220 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,197 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 XPP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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