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SH54 FSC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,613 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Replaced bulb now working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Replaced bulb now working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,917 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,915 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 58,179 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 56,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 44,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 39,464 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 39,457 miles

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 Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,322 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 34,321 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 16,810 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 19 May 2010 16,810 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,982 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 16,886 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,886 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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SH54 FSC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH54 FSC, 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 SH54 FSC registered?

SH54 FSC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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