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SJ54 CGP

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,940 mi
Last recorded127,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 CGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,469 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 124,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to nearside rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to offside rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 120,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,345 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 106,345 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,919 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 96,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer corrodid/holed

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,645 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,204 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,351 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 35,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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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SJ54 CGP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SJ54 CGP, 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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SJ54 CGP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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