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SL04 XZZ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,106 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,361 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 51,328 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 51,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 49,244 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 102,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2018 47,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,065 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 45,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 42,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in a tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 39,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,576 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,779 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2008 19,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,365 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 XZZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL04 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

SL04 XZZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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