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SJ04 XPS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 83,987 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,044 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 80,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,429 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs rusty

brake pipes rusty

exhaust mounting missing

Fail 19 Feb 2015 70,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs rusty

brake pipes rusty

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,205 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox hangers broken

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,205 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox hangers broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,642 miles

nearside front tyre worn onto 2mm and at edges

offside front tyre worn onto 3mm and at edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,554 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber starting to deteriorate

rear nearside tyre worn onto 2mm and tread starting to crack

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,377 miles

both rear tyres worn onto approximately 2.5mm

offside wiper blade starting to wear

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 5 Apr 2010 26,124 miles

exhaust tail section showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre worn onto 2mm

offside front tyre worn onto 2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,986 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 XPS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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