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SM54 VLP

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 VLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,233 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill, unable to penetrate with cat or finger thumb pressure and not affecting structurally the rear axle mounting adjacent. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of sill corroded but not able to hole with cat or finger thumb pressure and not affecting structurally suspension mounting adjacent to it. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 130,204 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe leading to silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill, unable to penetrate with cat or finger thumb pressure and not affecting structurally the rear axle mounting adjacent. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of sill corroded but not able to hole with cat or finger thumb pressure and not affecting structurally suspension mounting adjacent to it. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 104,411 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,175 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,348 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 41,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,528 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 VLP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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