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AJ54 ZHW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,350 mi
Last recorded130,350 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,454 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,600 miles

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

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

front nearside tyre worn on edges

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust silencer top metal cover perisheed

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,975 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust silencer top metal shield perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have tiny cuts all around entire inner walls

o/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Nov 2012 34,857 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have tiny cuts all around entire inner walls

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,987 miles

both rear tyres perishing around sidewalls

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,038 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

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

N/s/f tyre perished

Fail 22 Nov 2010 26,038 miles

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

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

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

N/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,775 miles

both front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,417 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 ZHW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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