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SJ04 XVB

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,606 mi
Last recorded46,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 XVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,606 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 46,565 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,365 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 36,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 33,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 31,599 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 31,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XVB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

SJ04 XVB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is SJ04 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ04 XVB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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