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SJ54 UVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,396 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 68,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 63,098 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,667 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 57,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,402 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 52,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

ferrels on both rear brake hoses becoming corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

various brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust becoming corroded

ferrels becoming corroded on both rear brake hoses

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight exhaust leaks from center section

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,853 miles

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear brake hose ferrels becoming corroded

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,848 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear brake hose ferrels becoming corroded

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both wiper blades split

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/r brake slightly binding

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

vehicle becoming corrioded

wipers becoming worn

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,372 miles

both rear brake hose ferrals corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 48,372 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrals corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hose ferrals becoming corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s switch for horn in/op

Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hose ferrals becoming corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s switch for horn in/op

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,269 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming pale

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust becoming pale

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,993 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,884 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 27,210 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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SJ54 UVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SJ54 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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