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SP04 XZU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,657 mi
Last recorded44,657 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 XZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 44,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,570 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 40,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,907 miles

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,674 miles

exhaust rear silencer falling apart

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,181 miles

Oil leak

front wipers torn

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,170 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,170 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,067 miles

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

both ft tyre outer sidewalls perished (original tyres)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,280 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 XZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

SP04 XZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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