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PX54 SZG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,612 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,476 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 94,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,622 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 88,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,280 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,022 miles

front suspension low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,823 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inop.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,353 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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PX54 SZG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PX54 SZG, 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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PX54 SZG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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