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AK54 ORN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,017 mi
Last recorded118,017 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ORN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,017 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns & os (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns & os sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 118,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns & os (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns & os sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,277 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,253 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,933 miles

Front Exhaust Silencer Flaking on Outer Skin

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer and Flaking on Outer Skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 104,933 miles

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

Front Exhaust Silencer Flaking on Outer Skin

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer and Flaking on Outer Skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 101,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 100,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,624 miles

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 93,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold area (not visible (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,975 miles

registration plate light cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,961 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s rear bump stop missing

o/s wiper split

Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,925 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s rear bump stop missing

o/s wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,156 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 67,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,198 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ORN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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