MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill center (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill center (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering universal joint has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heatsheild corroded an loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front wiper blades split on ends
nearside rear tyre crackes
offside rear brake bind
rear exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front lower ball joint slight lift
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front lower ball joint slight lift
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
working area of front n/s & o/s brake disc s rusted due to standing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight knocking from steering
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SM54 ZST is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 ZST, 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 ZST is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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