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SM04 HDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,897 mi
Last recorded146,897 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 146,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

heat shield(s) insecure

brake pipes corroded

drivers door checkstrap not working

engine dipstick damaged

engine undertray insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

offside rear reflector damaged

offside windscreen washer(s) poor

rear suspension bump stops missing

tailgate struts weak

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 135,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 135,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 132,710 miles

advise condition of front exhaust pipe

Fail 4 Jun 2015 132,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise condition of front exhaust pipe

advise o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2014 130,126 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 130,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 106,651 miles

fan belt tensioner noisy

Fail 12 Apr 2012 106,651 miles

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

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

fan belt tensioner noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,662 miles

n/s front wiper blade starting to split at time of test

o/s & n/s front discs wearing

Fail 15 Apr 2011 92,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s front wiper blade starting to split at time of test

Pass 27 May 2010 80,651 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 80,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,221 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 55,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,024 miles

Front discs are in poor condition

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 HDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM04 HDZ, 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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SM04 HDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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