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SP04 MSX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,080 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,234 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SP04 MSX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP04 MSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP04 MSX registered?

SP04 MSX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is SP04 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP04 MSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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