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SP04 SXZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,103 mi
Last recorded48,103 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 48,103 miles

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

rear brakes slight binding

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2015 48,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brakes slight binding

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorated and rear hanger broken

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorated and rear hanger broken

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front strut top bearing partially siezed

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front strut top bearing partially siezed

rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,079 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,298 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,349 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n,s,r tyre on 2mm and has a nail in tread.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,729 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 SXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

SP04 SXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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