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SB54 HGM

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,184 mi
Last recorded48,184 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 HGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 48,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 41,411 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 41,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 36,565 miles

noise from box

Fail 24 Jan 2023 36,565 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from box

Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,482 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 35,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 34,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,111 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 31,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,007 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 27,933 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,490 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,697 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 22,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,527 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Oct 2007 14,527 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

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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SB54 HGM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB54 HGM, 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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SB54 HGM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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