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SA54 OCX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 99,775 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 99,773 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,677 miles

Offside Front inner edge worn

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,605 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,605 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 82,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 78,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 73,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 68,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,164 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,163 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,234 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,599 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,599 miles

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

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

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

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 OCX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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