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SG54 TBV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,753 mi
Last recorded64,753 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 TBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,753 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake balance adjustment recommended

Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake balance adjustment recommended

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake may require adjustment and offside rear binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2020 60,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 54,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,099 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 47,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,601 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

cut in shoulder nearside rear tread

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,733 miles

***nearside rear bump stop rubber missing***

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,733 miles

***nearside rear bump stop rubber missing***

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,883 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 TBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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