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SM54 JPY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 141,296 miles

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

N/S/R tail light lense cracked

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 141,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure and fouling exhaust center section

N/S/R tail light lense cracked

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 119,183 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 119,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,775 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 73,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,096 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,987 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 JPY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

SM54 JPY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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