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AF54 LNG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 LNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both front headlights condensated

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,134 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Dec 2021 112,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,825 miles

underside of car starting to go rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2020 110,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underside of car starting to go rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,100 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 106,100 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,827 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 102,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,323 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,179 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Nov 2013 83,179 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,283 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,328 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,322 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front windscreen wipers slight smear in operation.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,200 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AF54 LNG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AF54 LNG, 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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AF54 LNG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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