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SP54 NYZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,530 mi
Last recorded121,530 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 NYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,530 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 121,523 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 116,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak nearside and offside inner drive shaft oil seals ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 108,379 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak nearside and offside inner drive shaft oil seals ()

BLANKET ON TOP OF ENGINE

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,568 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,006 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,230 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,149 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 4 Jan 2013 88,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 4 Jan 2012 82,119 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,457 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,894 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,256 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,256 miles

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

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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SP54 NYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP54 NYZ, 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 SP54 NYZ registered?

SP54 NYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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