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SL54 DTV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,923 mi
Last recorded92,923 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 92,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,893 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 91,892 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 86,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2020 84,873 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 84,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 72,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased and some corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 67,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone big bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded and some covered

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 67,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone big bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded and some covered

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 59,402 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,248 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,789 miles

All four tyres have slight tread separation

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,786 miles

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

All four tyres have slight tread separation

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,683 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,637 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 25,637 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,061 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SL54 DTV 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 70.8%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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