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SM54 AHC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,904 miles

Exhaust rear bracket corroded & broken

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,904 miles

Exhaust rear bracket corroded & broken

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust strap is corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s-o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust strap is corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s-o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust strap is corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,036 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,635 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 38,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,387 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,387 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 front tyre worn on edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,644 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 31,644 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bind n/s front hub

o/s h/lamp poor

Fail 19 Oct 2011 29,005 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bind n/s front hub

o/s h/lamp poor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,453 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,100 miles

fitted 2 wiper blades

Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,347 miles

front wipers torn

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 AHC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AHC, 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 AHC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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