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SK54 LDY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,786 mi
Last recorded127,786 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 127,786 miles

Front subframe coated in underseal

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower inner sills coated in underseal

Offside Rear Lower inner sills coated in underseal

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

rear axle & axle mountings coated in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2022 126,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 123,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,281 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,117 miles

both headlamp units have condensation but beam image not effected

Fail 11 Mar 2019 129,059 miles

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

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

both headlamp units have condensation but beam image not effected

Pass 19 Mar 2018 117,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 115,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,378 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 112,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint & centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,948 miles

e.m light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,364 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,752 miles

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

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

offside& nearside front discs-inner faces pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 71,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside& nearside front discs-inner faces pitted

Pass 10 Oct 2009 61,486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,427 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,427 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,010 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 LDY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SK54 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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