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SP04 MTF

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,646 mi
Last recorded82,646 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S & N/S REAR SILLS / ARCHES CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,119 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 79,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,325 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,323 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,078 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 75,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,214 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,793 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

tailgate does not open, spare wheel not checked

Fail 19 Nov 2015 65,791 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

tailgate does not open, spare wheel not checked

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot not open

drivers door check strap broken

gear cabels stiff

Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot not open

drivers door check strap broken

gear cabels stiff

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,494 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,545 miles

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

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

offside front dust cover on anti roll bar link split

Fail 14 Nov 2011 48,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

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

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

offside front dust cover on anti roll bar link split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,740 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,222 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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SP04 MTF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SP04 MTF, 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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SP04 MTF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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