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SP54 ZCJ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,053 mi
Last recorded134,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 ZCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 134,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective steamed up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective steamed up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 13,026 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has slight condensation

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 125,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 125,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,630 miles

Nearside Front condensation in inside of headlamp lens but not affecting light output

Offside Front condensation on inside of headlamp lens but not affecting light output

Fail 12 Mar 2015 111,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,115 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,918 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 ZCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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