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SD54 MKM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 MKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,551 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 98,551 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,978 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 87,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 71,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 71,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 64,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Dec 2012 64,395 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,364 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2010 55,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,525 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Oct 2009 44,525 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,227 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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SD54 MKM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SD54 MKM, 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 SD54 MKM registered?

SD54 MKM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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