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SP54 SBX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,462 mi
Last recorded105,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 SBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,620 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,600 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,447 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust section old & corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,024 miles

Both outer sills soft

Nsf tyre tread low

Nsr wheel rim damaged

Osr tyre nailed

Fail 3 Feb 2014 84,024 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both outer sills soft

Nsf tyre tread low

Nsr wheel rim damaged

Osr tyre nailed

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,014 miles

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

rear wheels tight

Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,014 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wheels tight

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,647 miles

nsr tyre tread low

osf brake tight

osr brake tight

Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre tread low

osf brake tight

osr brake tight

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,588 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 58,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,739 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,647 miles

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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 SBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SP54 SBX, 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 SBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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