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SA54 ERJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 ERJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,989 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has minor leak (outer casing deteriorated/missing) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear inner & outer sills rear chassis rails and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 99,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL stays on indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade excessively deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater excessively discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has minor leak (outer casing deteriorated/missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated, beam image quality & light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear inner & outer sills rear chassis rails and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,248 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated with minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ball joint cover excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroding/separating at welded joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated with minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre leaking air, recommend repair ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,389 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,157 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 93,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 90,752 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust outer casing deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front disc inner surfaces deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2017 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger bracket missing/broken away above rear beam (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust outer casing deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front disc inner surfaces deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,404 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,404 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 18 May 2015 81,621 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 81,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 76,966 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 76,908 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2013 70,594 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 70,594 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,204 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

possible centre brake light not working

Fail 30 May 2012 62,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

possible centre brake light not working

Pass 27 May 2011 54,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2011 54,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,949 miles

rear exhaust section is heavly corroded and has a broken hanger

Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section is heavly corroded and has a broken hanger

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust rear section mounting hanger is broken

nearside rear tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 20 Nov 2009 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust rear section mounting hanger is broken

nearside rear tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,871 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 30,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,703 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 ERJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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