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SM54 AEU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 86,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 85,939 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 83,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Fail 4 May 2017 83,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 74,693 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 74,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,740 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,471 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 50,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,025 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,459 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,376 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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SM54 AEU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM54 AEU, 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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SM54 AEU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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