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SO04 PHF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 PHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 125,761 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 125,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,788 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,788 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,548 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes binding on

sump corroded leaking oil

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,013 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,201 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,273 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 PHF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

SO04 PHF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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