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SM54 ZRL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,133 mi
Last recorded88,133 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,133 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise bur mark on screen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise bur mark on screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Apr 2015 80,954 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 80,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 60,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wipers juddering

horn is just loud enough to be heard by another road user

n/s/r lamp unit lens cracked but not showing white light

rear wiper torn

Fail 2 Jun 2012 60,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wipers juddering

horn is just loud enough to be heard by another road user

n/s/r lamp unit lens cracked but not showing white light

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 May 2011 50,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

clutch may need replacing

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r lens cover braken

windscreen scored

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,878 miles

high level brake light not working

windscreen scored

Fail 3 Jun 2010 41,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condensation in nearside head lamp

high level brake light not working

windscreen scored

Pass 13 Dec 2008 27,993 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 27,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,246 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 19,246 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZRL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

SM54 ZRL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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