CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK54 KOU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 KOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,540 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,537 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,592 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 83,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 83,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,004 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 58,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2011 53,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has gouges in outer sidewall

Play in nearside front inner track rod balljoint

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 53,372 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has gouges in outer sidewall

Play in nearside front inner track rod balljoint

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,004 miles

front brake pads getting low,some wear in front lower suspention arm bushes,slight damage to n/s front tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2010 46,004 miles

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

front brake pads getting low,some wear in front lower suspention arm bushes,slight damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,804 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW,FRONT WIPERS TORN

Pass 15 Nov 2008 33,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,896 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK54 KOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK54 KOU?

You can check the full history of SK54 KOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK54 KOU registered?

SK54 KOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SK54 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK54 KOU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK54 KOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK54 KOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.