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SO04 XNL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 XNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,820 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml on dash

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre wall baddly perrished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,873 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 104,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,412 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 90,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,353 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,353 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,460 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,457 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 35,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,394 miles

high level brake light not working

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 XNL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

SO04 XNL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is SO04 XNL safe to buy?

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