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AF54 LNJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,621 mi
Last recorded57,621 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill area corroded & damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,476 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 57,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,425 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 54,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 54,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn neds 2 bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,212 miles

nearside outer sill signs of slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,691 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak looks like water pump. ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine noisey

rear exh deteriorated

rear silenser strap corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pads

outter sills corroded

rear silenser hanging bracket corroded and broken

rear silenser poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pads

outter sills corroded

rear silenser hanging bracket corroded and broken

rear silenser poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pads

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,701 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cannot see brake pads

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2012 24,701 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cannot see brake pads

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,810 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,019 miles

Both front wipers are split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,670 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 8,670 miles

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

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

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 LNJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF54 LNJ, 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 LNJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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