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SM54 AGU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs. (x4) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Could not assess pads due to alloy design.

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

Handbrake effort offside just met. Will need attention have advised presenter.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar bracket deteriorated.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 102,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs. (x4) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Could not assess pads due to alloy design.

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

Handbrake effort offside just met. Will need attention have advised presenter.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar bracket deteriorated.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,019 miles

Could not assess condition of brake pads all round due to alloy design

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Fail 1 Nov 2017 88,019 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Could not assess condition of brake pads all round due to alloy design

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,918 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf, osr tyres low on tread and need changing imminently (4.1.E.1)

could not assess conditions of both front pads and rear pads due to design of wheel covers (alloys)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare wheel used. Previous tyre had cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf, osr tyres low on tread and need changing imminently (4.1.E.1)

could not assess conditions of both front pads and rear pads due to design of wheel covers (alloys)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 73,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,255 miles

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

front wishbone arm bushes

Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,255 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

front wishbone arm bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,481 miles

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

exhaust has slight blow and corroded but still secure

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but no plycords showing

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks and are perished but no ply cords showing

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust has slight blow and corroded but still secure

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but no plycords showing

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks and are perished but no ply cords showing

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,466 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,180 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,252 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,252 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,596 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,297 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 29,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,176 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 AGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AGU, 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 AGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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