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SC53 ZTM

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,464 mi
Last recorded71,464 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 ZTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Some brake binding.

Nearside Rear Corrosion to rear silencer / no leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn to limit / perishing to tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight roughness from wheelbearing.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 71,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Outer casing heavy corrosion / casing delaminated and insecure . Small leak. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Electric adjuster running permanently. Output very low and very cloudy / Heavy condensation in light unit. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Aim low / image very cloudy due to heavy condensation in light unit. (1.8)

Nearside Front Some brake binding.

Nearside Rear Corrosion to rear silencer / no leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn to limit / perishing to tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight roughness from wheelbearing.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,301 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 70,298 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,664 miles

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

Outer casing of rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer cosing of rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

deterioration to rear silencer

Fail 31 Jan 2014 61,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

deterioration to rear silencer

Fail 31 Jan 2013 57,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight deterioration to rear exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight deterioration to rear exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,294 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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SC53 ZTM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SC53 ZTM, 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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SC53 ZTM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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