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SP54 YBD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,030 mi
Last recorded48,030 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,030 miles

exhaust deteriorated at centre and fouling body

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated at centre and fouling body

unable to check wheel bearing due to condition of front tyres and rear brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2016 48,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,335 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Exhaust system has corrosion

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 45,335 miles

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Exhaust system has corrosion

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,626 miles

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

both rear exhaust mountings splitting

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear exhaust mountings splitting

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,864 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,142 miles

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

bonnet cable handle loose

bonnet stay clip broken

h/brake creaking when pulled on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

bonnet cable handle loose

bonnet stay clip broken

h/brake creaking when pulled on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,641 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,440 miles

outer skins of silencers corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,943 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

h/brake creaking poss cables starting to seize

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,370 miles

front discs slight worn

osf tyre low inner edge strong adv 2mm

rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,603 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 19,345 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aeirl mast missing

handbrake could be better

n/s/f checkstrap insecure and noisy

parts of exhaust corroded

rear wiper torn

slight play in n/s/f linkrod

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 YBD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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