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SN53 MJR

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,003 mi
Last recorded180,003 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 MJR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 180,003 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 180,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,760 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 106,760 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 103,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,559 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,681 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,301 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 62,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs badly corroded & worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 47,258 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,123 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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SN53 MJR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SN53 MJR, 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 SN53 MJR registered?

SN53 MJR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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