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SP04 MWF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,323 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE, Inner wall cracked quite badly in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath in line with vehicle age

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,557 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,831 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,521 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 66,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,692 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,692 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 May 2012 55,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,800 miles

both front wipers worn

Pass 12 May 2010 44,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 7 May 2009 39,179 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2008 34,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 27,004 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 27,004 miles

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

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 MWF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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