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SA54 VWG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 VWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,575 miles

engine management light staying on

various underbody covers missing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light staying on

various underbody covers missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,155 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 55,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 44,395 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,570 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,280 miles

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

Oil leak

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 VWG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWG, 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 SA54 VWG registered?

SA54 VWG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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