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SM04 WNB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,309 mi
Last recorded82,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 82,309 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Extensive patch repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,929 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 63,520 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded at B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 62,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 61,779 miles

Rear sills / inner sills extensively welded.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,967 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 60,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 60,365 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 55,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 48,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 45,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,189 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 May 2011 34,841 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 30,819 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 30,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,854 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 WNB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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