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SP04 SWX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,818 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 111,818 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,528 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,596 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 13 Oct 2014 106,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,502 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,484 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 89,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 89,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet lever insecure but bonnet can still be opened

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,871 miles

brakes req adjusting

front discs corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes req adjusting

front discs corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,112 miles

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

Rear box poor condition and strap broken but system stable(recommend attention).Stiff handbrake action.Horn push slightly intermittent(benefit of doubt given).

Fail 3 Jul 2010 72,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear box poor condition and strap broken but system stable(recommend attention).Stiff handbrake action.Horn push slightly intermittent(benefit of doubt given).

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,039 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 39,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,509 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 SWX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

SP04 SWX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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