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SG54 OCN

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,730 mi
Last recorded89,730 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 OCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,824 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,738 miles

Unable to check front brake pads for wear without removing road wheels.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,119 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 68,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,658 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,935 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SG54 OCN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG54 OCN, 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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SG54 OCN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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