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SM04 PWU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,811 mi
Last recorded86,811 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 831,140 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,008 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 69,738 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 69,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,592 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing out side edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing out side edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,210 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 20,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,748 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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SM04 PWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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