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SP04 SVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,549 mi
Last recorded21,549 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,549 miles

Backbox hanger corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 21,549 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Backbox hanger corroded

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,968 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 18,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front droplinks slightly worn

Both rear springs slightly corroded

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

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2010 16,914 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 16,911 miles

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

Nearside front wiper starting to smear the screen

Rear reg plate in poor condition

Rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,919 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 9,040 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 SVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

SP04 SVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SP04 SVJ safe to buy?

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