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SB54 TBU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,852 mi
Last recorded65,852 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play on o/s tie rod

Fail 11 Dec 2017 65,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play on o/s tie rod

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,767 miles

rear exhaust support slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 30,142 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 30,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,828 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 28,826 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Dec 2012 27,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,756 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,649 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,447 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 TBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

SB54 TBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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