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SM53 UOU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 80,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,321 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 48,019 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 48,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,075 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,075 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,469 miles

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

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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SM53 UOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM53 UOU, 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 SM53 UOU registered?

SM53 UOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is SM53 UOU safe to buy?

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