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SL54 DVB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,599 mi
Last recorded75,599 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,599 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,599 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 67,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,608 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,004 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,986 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 44,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre slight warp

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,937 miles

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

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

SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL

Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,170 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,707 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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SL54 DVB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL54 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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