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SB54 SHX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,095 mi
Last recorded80,095 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 SHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,095 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 80,064 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,697 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 74,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,571 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,571 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,454 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,454 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 58,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 54,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,058 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,450 miles

advise o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2010 28,450 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 6,998 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 SHX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SHX, 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 SB54 SHX registered?

SB54 SHX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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