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SM54 FSU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 FSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,110 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sills corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 94,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,386 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 83,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drag

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake drag

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drag

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake drag

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,541 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner tyre wear

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,624 miles

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

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

front inner brake disc wear

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,763 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,586 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,648 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,154 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 FSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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