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SP04 MWE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,135 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ADVISE NEARSIDE OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE AT REAR

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION IN LAMPS NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ADVISE NEARSIDE OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE AT REAR

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION IN LAMPS NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,007 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,656 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,977 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2010 75,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre in poor condition.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre in poor condition.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,991 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MWE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP04 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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