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SB53 UYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,816 mi
Last recorded83,816 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 UYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,816 miles

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

steering rack has free play ?and roughness

Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering rack has free play ?and roughness

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

park brake 16%only just passed

Fail 24 Feb 2017 76,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

park brake 16%only just passed

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,503 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 24 Feb 2016 72,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,665 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,453 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 18 May 2009 30,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,438 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,192 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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SB53 UYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB53 UYJ, 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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SB53 UYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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