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SJ54 UWV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,635 mi
Last recorded84,635 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,037 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

back box corroded

o/s/r n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,037 miles

Nearside 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

back box corroded

o/s/r n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,095 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,487 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,613 miles

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and bracket snapped

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,853 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,308 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,308 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,113 miles

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

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

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 UWV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWV, 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 UWV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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