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AK54 VWF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,694 mi
Last recorded145,694 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 145,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 143,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 140,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 138,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 136,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 136,017 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 132,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 128,818 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,471 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,832 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 131,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 116,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,786 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,786 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,285 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 67,283 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,771 miles

rear wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,817 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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AK54 VWF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK54 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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