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AK54 OOJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,618 mi
Last recorded122,618 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 OOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 122,618 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaitor sealed with glue (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe leading into rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,851 miles

Front Registration plate slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2018 110,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Registration plate slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,170 miles

175/65/R14/82T. OF 1.4 OR 3 NR 1.4 NF 1.8mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 97,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

175/65/R14/82T. OF 1.4 OR 3 NR 1.4 NF 1.8mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only JUST LEGAL. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,376 miles

175/65/R14/82T. OF 3 OR 4 NR 2 NF 5mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,376 miles

175/65/R14/82T. OF 3 OR 4 NR 2 NF 5mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,830 miles

O/s/f brake slight binding

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Both n/s/f and n/s/r tyre getting low on thread

Coolant leak

Exhaust heatshield insecure/rattling

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both n/s/f and n/s/r tyre getting low on thread

Coolant leak

Exhaust heatshield insecure/rattling

O/s/f brake slight binding

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,796 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,478 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,366 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,966 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,223 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 28,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AK54 OOJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK54 OOJ, 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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AK54 OOJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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