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SM54 OHC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,443 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

injector leaking past seals

steering light to turn right

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2026 75,443 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

injector leaking past seals

steering light to turn right

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,945 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted recommend renewal (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyres are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted recommend renewal (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s rear tyres are heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 72,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 71,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,377 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 67,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,020 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 64,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,993 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 58,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,939 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,901 miles

front wipers split (still clears screen effectively)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front wipers split (still clears screen effectively)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,903 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 OHC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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