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KN54 SBU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,917 mi
Last recorded122,917 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 122,917 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,005 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 103,005 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (will not adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,543 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 74,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 74,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,292 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,638 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,557 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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KN54 SBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KN54 SBU, 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 KN54 SBU registered?

KN54 SBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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