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SP54 RZN

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,201 mi
Last recorded147,201 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 RZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 147,201 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 147,200 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding wheel bearing not fully checked (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 137,592 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,010 miles

Offside Rear plastic cover loose

both rear bump stops missing

both rear coil springs corroded

no access to boot area due to luggage

Fail 3 Dec 2015 126,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front indicator pale

Offside Rear plastic cover loose

both rear bump stops missing

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant low

no access to boot area due to luggage

Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 119,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

AUX belt tensioner noisey

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,959 miles

o/s head lamp damp inside function still okay

Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,958 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s head lamp damp inside function still okay

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,416 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 99,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,467 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 81,401 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

adjusted headlamp aim

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 46,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

condensation inside offside headlamp.

nearside and offside front brakes dragging slightly.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,772 miles

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

condensation inside offside headlamp.

nearside and offside front brakes dragging slightly.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 46,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 RZN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RZN, 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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SP54 RZN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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