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SM54 BAA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both o/s and n/s head lamps have water in them

Fail 21 Nov 2016 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front both tyres are worn on inner edges

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres are worn on edges

both o/s and n/s head lamps have water in them

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play near side steering arm

Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play near side steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion starting to affect the n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 17 Nov 2014 83,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion starting to affect the n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,456 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

management lamp on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2013 78,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

management lamp on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 58,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,058 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,435 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,295 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,295 miles

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

Offside Side repeater 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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SM54 BAA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BAA, 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 SM54 BAA registered?

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

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