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SN53 MJT

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,423 mi
Last recorded62,423 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,423 miles

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

drivers number plate light cover missing

Fail 16 Feb 2017 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers number plate light cover missing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,052 miles

drivers number plate light cover missing

drivers wing mirror damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2016 60,052 miles

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

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

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

drivers number plate light cover missing

drivers wing mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,816 miles

centre exhaust corroded

oil sump corroded

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

oil sump corroded

play in passenger front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers number plate light cover missing

drivers rear tyre tread splitting

front tyres worn to 2mm

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,866 miles

passenger rear wheel arch damaged

drivers number plate light cover missing

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers number plate light cover missing

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

passenger rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,094 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,829 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 37,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,766 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 33,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 29,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,941 miles

front wiper blades torn but clearing

Fail 3 Jan 2008 25,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades torn but clearing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,561 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 MJT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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