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SM54 VFR

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,279 mi
Last recorded84,279 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,279 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front grill insecure

hard to inspect front brake pads

o/s outer sill damaged

oil sump corroded & pourous

Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front grill insecure

hard to inspect front brake pads

o/s outer sill damaged

oil sump corroded & pourous

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,641 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Offside Outer sill damaged

sump leeking also corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 80,638 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Offside Outer sill damaged

sump leeking also corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,538 miles

engine oil sump rusty

o/s outter sill damaged

play in n/s/f inner arm

Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,537 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to water leak at radiator (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rears (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise tracking to be checked

both front cv boots damp

engine oil sump rusty

exhaust blow ata rear box

o/s outter sill damaged

play in n/s/f inner arm

water leak from radiator

Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,614 miles

Offside Outer sill badly damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2019 73,613 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer sill badly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,635 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,635 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange adrift and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not operating (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,067 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14//82t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Dec 2014 12,750 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,300 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face.

slight cracking to n\s\r tyre sidewalls.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,631 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 23,980 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded

slight play on o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,980 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

slight play on o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,751 miles

front discs has corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2009 15,751 miles

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

front discs has corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,852 miles

advise both front wipers torn just clears screen.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,859 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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