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SO04 MBF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,354 mi
Last recorded115,354 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 MBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,905 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing round inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,977 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,938 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,605 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,107 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 MBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO04 MBF, 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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SO04 MBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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