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SJ54 XCR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

79,348 mi
Last recorded79,348 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 XCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,348 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.1 (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front coil spring buffing against chassis

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 73,189 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

STEERING SLIGHTLY DURING OPERATION

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,384 miles

Oil leak engine sump ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,381 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,777 miles

Oil leak eng area ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 67,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. height adjuster inop (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Oil leak eng area ()

nearside front, nearside rear, offside rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,216 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 65,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak/radiator?

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,916 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,913 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,579 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,646 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,644 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)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,958 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,956 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,268 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,902 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,901 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 32,228 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 XCR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 XCR, 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 XCR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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