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SK54 XUX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,410 mi
Last recorded100,410 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 XUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,370 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,365 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ...holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ... holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam ... both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 89,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2017 84,917 miles

engine oil sump has slight leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,192 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 81,192 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,082 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,727 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 68,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 61,288 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,229 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,214 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,521 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,446 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 17,652 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 XUX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

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