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SK54 KNU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,887 mi
Last recorded148,887 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 KNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,887 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 148,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,691 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 146,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 142,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cord not showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 132,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,624 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)

b0nnet difficult to open..due to bent catch

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,222 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

light surface corrosion on detachable tow bar

secondary bonnet catch handle broken

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

light surface corrosion on detachable tow bar

secondary bonnet catch handle broken

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 88,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,664 miles

handbrake long

slight play developing o/s steering arm

Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

handbrake long

slight play developing o/s steering arm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,041 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,740 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,828 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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SK54 KNU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK54 KNU, 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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SK54 KNU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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