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AE54 WBJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,113 mi
Last recorded153,113 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 153,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,116 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

Fluid seapage around both rear shock absorbers

Front brake discs heavily lipped and scored

Fail 12 Aug 2017 135,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mobile device (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills at rear weak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres on 3.5mm

Fail 20 Aug 2015 121,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres on 3.5mm

Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 116,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 108,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 104,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 104,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 99,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,079 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,145 miles

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)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Oct 2007 35,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,998 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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AE54 WBJ 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 66.7%.

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 AE54 WBJ, 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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AE54 WBJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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