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SO04 XPL

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,255 mi
Last recorded59,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 XPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 59,255 miles

Nail in tyre nsr ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 59,255 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (1.7.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front nsf (4.1.E.1)

Nail in tyre nsr ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking at cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,341 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,018 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2013 48,018 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,012 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 46,011 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,790 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 23,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 18,963 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)

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 XPL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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