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SM04 FYE

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,033 mi
Last recorded79,033 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 79,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front headlights condinsation

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread.

Pass 13 May 2011 65,929 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,268 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight wear inner edge of tread.

Pass 1 May 2009 40,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 19,333 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 19,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SM04 FYE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SM04 FYE, 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 SM04 FYE registered?

SM04 FYE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SM04 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 FYE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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