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AJ54 CLF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,362 mi
Last recorded147,362 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 147,362 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 143,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 140,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 134,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,640 miles

N/s/f tyre out of shape

N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 119,640 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/s/f tyre out of shape

N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 115,245 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 109,005 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,052 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 102,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant radiator insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,193 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Chips in screen in zone B.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Chips in screen in zone B.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,689 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT CONDENATED,N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT GAITOR SPLIT,SLIGHT FRONMT BRAKE IMBALALNCE,ENGINE LOWER PROTECTION PANAL DAMAGED

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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AJ54 CLF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ54 CLF, 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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AJ54 CLF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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