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SM04 WNW

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,204 mi
Last recorded127,204 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 WNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,204 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 127,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded befor and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,917 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,146 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 92,146 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,879 miles

corrossion on both rear inner sills

corrossion on front brake discs inner faces

corrossion on rear silencer

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,879 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrossion on both rear inner sills

corrossion on front brake discs inner faces

corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,458 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,004 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 79,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,427 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 75,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,593 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 63,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 45,345 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 45,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 31,646 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 WNW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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