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SM54 ZRT

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 ZRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 74,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to treads

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust has corrosion and hanger is snapped

Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,135 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to treads

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust has corrosion and hanger is snapped

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,314 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery inscure

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,314 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery inscure

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,187 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,187 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,705 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 ZRT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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