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SK54 VAE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,223 mi
Last recorded56,223 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 56,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,832 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 50,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,483 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 43,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 38,694 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,694 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,226 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,225 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,791 miles

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

o/sf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,266 miles

n/sr tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,657 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 VAE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VAE, 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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What year was SK54 VAE registered?

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

Is SK54 VAE safe to buy?

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