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SO04 KVA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 KVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,549 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 104,549 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 102,224 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 3 Dec 2011 84,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,885 miles

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

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,737 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 64,692 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 64,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 53,638 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,103 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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SO04 KVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO04 KVA, 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 SO04 KVA registered?

SO04 KVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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