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SM04 YFW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,508 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 47,508 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 44,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,589 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,840 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

b/pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Apr 2010 19,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

b/pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 May 2009 24,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror glass insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,265 miles

fitted 2 wipers

slight damage n/side rear tyre sidewall 165/70/14t

Pass 29 May 2007 15,187 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 YFW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

SM04 YFW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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