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SG54 OEX

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2018 91,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sills + rear wheel arch's (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge and getting low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 80,675 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sills + rear wheel arch's (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust system rusty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge and getting low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 70,165 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged 185/60/15

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have sidewall damage (185/65/15)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (185/65/15)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,944 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,743 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,361 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a large cut in it but no cords exposed.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,451 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,184 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 29,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,511 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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SG54 OEX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OEX, 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 SG54 OEX registered?

SG54 OEX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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