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SM54 NXT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,188 mi
Last recorded133,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,188 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

body damage and bumper damage

door lock damaged

engine noise?

Fail 10 Jan 2017 133,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

body damage and bumper damage

door lock damaged

engine noise?

Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,343 miles

Front both headlights discolouring

non standard wheels and tyres

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,331 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and corroded (7.1.1)

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

Front both headlights discolouring

non standard wheels and tyres

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,357 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull lever insecure

drivers door handle damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull lever insecure

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,998 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 51,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,355 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Traction control light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,355 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Traction control light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,749 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 46,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,616 miles

tyre walls started to crack on all tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,348 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,348 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,095 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 27,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NXT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 NXT, 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 NXT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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