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154,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamps poor output
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre worn to limit
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tyre worn to limit
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside side repeater bulb faded
wiper blades poor
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside side repeater bulb faded
wiper blades poor
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust centre section corroded & leaking
osf ball joint cover deteriating pin holed, rear exhaust slight leak & deteriating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some wear on front brake discs
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perrished and cracked
n/s/f tyre on 1-6
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL54 DSE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 SL54 DSE, 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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SL54 DSE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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