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SM04 TLN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,135 mi
Last recorded90,135 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,135 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 90,134 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,011 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 53,043 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 52,793 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,376 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,375 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,317 miles

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

high level brake light inop

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 TLN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SM04 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

SM04 TLN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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