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SJ04 XSV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 70,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 57,868 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 57,868 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,352 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 52,352 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,138 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 48,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,911 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 44,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 40,369 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,160 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,160 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,166 miles

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

Front discs slightly corroded on the inside

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 21,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,557 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 XSV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

SJ04 XSV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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