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SK04 SPW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 SPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,979 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,414 miles

exhaust hanger snapped

nearside rear tyre cracking up

number plate deteriorated

sills corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger snapped

nearside rear tyre cracking up

number plate deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,823 miles

corrision on brake discs

exhaust hanger snapped

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

brake pipes powdring up

inner steering rack ends play in joints

number plates deteriorated

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 28 Aug 2018 77,823 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes powdring up

corrision on brake discs

exhaust hanger snapped

inner steering rack ends play in joints

number plates deteriorated

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,787 miles

exhaust hanger snapped

front and rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and deteriorated and over ten years old

no damping on front

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust hanger snapped

front and rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking and deteriorated and over ten years old

no damping on front

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,910 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger snapped

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 66,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger snapped

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 62,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust deterriorated

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 62,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deterriorated

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,497 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,623 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,035 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,035 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,953 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,809 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 SPW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SPW, 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 SPW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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