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SM54 AZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,329 mi
Last recorded145,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 AZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 145,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill near seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper split but still secure

Pass 31 May 2024 143,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 141,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 140,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill getting weak around weld

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2021 138,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 138,865 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 137,688 miles

Rear Tyres deferent size from front

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2019 135,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 131,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi getting very weak (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin When Pads Need replaced discs will need changing at same time (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 129,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 129,016 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 125,194 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 121,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 121,729 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,916 miles

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

osf hl aim just on lower red mark difficult to adjust

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,115 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 54,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 40,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 28,766 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 AZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM54 AZJ, 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 AZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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