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SK04 AKM

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,202 mi
Last recorded142,202 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 AKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 142,202 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 138,897 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 138,894 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury bonnet wont open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 133,489 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

shock absorbers have poor performance

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 3 Nov 2017 134,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

shock absorbers have poor performance

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 132,902 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlamp condensed

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both also main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

unable to check rear wheel bearing condition as rear brakes binding

unable to fully check front ball joint condition due to severity of wheel bearing condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 120,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r no plate lense cover missing

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 5 Jul 2013 109,754 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r no plate lense cover missing

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,823 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bottom engine cover fitted restricting inspection

o/s no plate light lense missing

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,759 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,981 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 69,981 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,514 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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SK04 AKM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK04 AKM, 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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SK04 AKM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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