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AJ54 CMU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,788 mi
Last recorded96,788 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,788 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,053 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,053 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,459 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,963 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box support rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,407 miles

both front brakes discs slighty worn and scored

rear exhaust section corroded and baffles rattle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,325 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,325 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,942 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 41,942 miles

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

front brake discs scord

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,108 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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AJ54 CMU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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