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SF54 XJO

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,600 mi
Last recorded130,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 130,600 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,740 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 125,738 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to see front disc pads

Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to see front disc pads

Pass 26 Jan 2017 110,552 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Jan 2016 102,625 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,174 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Rear box rubber mount broken but exhaust is still supported

center brake light not working if wired up

Fail 1 Feb 2014 88,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Rear box rubber mount broken but exhaust is still supported

center brake light not working if wired up

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,858 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 71,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,425 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 62,342 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,344 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,344 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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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SF54 XJO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SF54 XJO, 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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SF54 XJO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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