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SB54 SHV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,764 mi
Last recorded41,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 SHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,764 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,018 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 40,018 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,801 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 23 Dec 2014 34,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 34,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,010 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 25,009 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,724 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces worn.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 22,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust tailbox skin peeling.

Front brake disc inner surfaces worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,664 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 20,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 14,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,609 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

offsise rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2008 2,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 2,928 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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SB54 SHV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB54 SHV, 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 SHV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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