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SM54 BKU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,106 mi
Last recorded53,106 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,887 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust box outer cover coroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box outer cover coroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,620 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,620 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear suspention bump stops missing

condition of exhaust back box deteriorated

condition of nearside rear tyre cuts in tread and to sidewalls also nearing wear indercators

nearside front tyre worn to outside sidewall

Pass 20 May 2011 30,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,480 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 26,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,462 miles

cut in front near side tyre border line

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,109 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 BKU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

SM54 BKU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is SM54 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 BKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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