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SM54 XHJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,100 mi
Last recorded125,100 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,100 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 125,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 105,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,956 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,530 miles

advise slight movement from o/s/f hub

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,446 miles

advise heavy corrosion rear exhaust silencer [not leaking]

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,176 miles

advise to replace o/s n/s front brake pads very low

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,578 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 XHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

SM54 XHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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