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SA54 DYD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,987 mi
Last recorded100,987 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 DYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,329 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage to front bumper and nearside rear wheel arch

scratchs to screen zone b

Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,329 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage to front bumper and nearside rear wheel arch

scratchs to screen zone b

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,036 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

offside brake binding slightly

screen has damage

Fail 23 Feb 2017 91,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect full of water (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

offside brake binding slightly

screen has damage

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,431 miles

E.C.U light on

exhaust corroded

winndscreen scratched

Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.C.U light on

exhaust corroded

winndscreen scratched

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,104 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML light on

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,141 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 51,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,586 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,233 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 31,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,528 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 21,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 9,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,152 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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SA54 DYD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA54 DYD, 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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SA54 DYD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2004.

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