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SL04 SZE

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,825 mi
Last recorded103,825 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 SZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,825 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 103,825 miles

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

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,037 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,458 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,382 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,123 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,123 miles

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

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,720 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,880 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,686 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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SL04 SZE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL04 SZE, 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 SL04 SZE registered?

SL04 SZE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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