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SP04 MVN

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,004 mi
Last recorded56,004 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,004 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 56,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 55,552 miles

sump corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 55,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union at ABS module loose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 55,067 miles

Nearside Front condensation in lamp

Pass 20 May 2020 54,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 54,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,466 miles

Offside play in steering arm

Pass 16 May 2017 52,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 51,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 49,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bump stops broken offside nearside

Pass 14 May 2014 48,433 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 42,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 38,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,371 miles

both rear bump stops missing

condensation in nearside headlamp

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 MVN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MVN, 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 SP04 MVN registered?

SP04 MVN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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