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AK54 YCM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,696 mi
Last recorded77,696 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,696 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

offsidde outer c/v gaitor evidence of leak

Fail 21 Aug 2025 77,695 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

offsidde outer c/v gaitor evidence of leak

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system rusty rattle from in side exhaust box

Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,600 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front heat shield rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,958 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 68,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,129 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,819 miles

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

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

all tyres perished/cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,822 miles

all four tyres cracking 175/65/r14 82t

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,001 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,580 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,086 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 YCM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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