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SM04 YFR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,297 mi
Last recorded26,297 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 YFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 26,297 miles

rear box blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,107 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 25,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 24,268 miles

slight oil around engine area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres perished around sidewalls 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 23,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 22,488 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 22,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 20,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,369 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,437 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,214 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,488 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 5,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,321 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 YFR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

SM04 YFR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for SM04 YFR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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