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SP54 TXJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,809 mi
Last recorded73,809 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 TXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing ?

Offside Rear footbrake performance slow to re-act

Offside Rear wheel bearing ?

Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing ?

Offside Rear footbrake performance slow to re-act

Offside Rear wheel bearing ?

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,728 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,728 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,459 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,459 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,656 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,656 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,977 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,977 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 45,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,089 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,276 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 39,268 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,362 miles

Front discs are in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,959 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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SP54 TXJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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