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SM04 YGE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,470 mi
Last recorded80,470 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,869 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,212 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,353 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,353 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,480 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 36,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISEY

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 YGE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

SM04 YGE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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