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AO54 KFW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 KFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear inner/outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 82,313 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear inner/outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,340 miles

Offside Rear inner/outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,098 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 80,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,512 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,007 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2021 77,007 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,671 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 67,456 miles

minor damage around vehicle

Nearside Front brake pads worn low

front brake discs corroding

front wipers deteriorating and smearing screen - offside wiper has split ends

handbrake travel becoming excessive

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 16 May 2018 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Heavy cracks on outer wall

Pass 2 May 2017 55,454 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 2 May 2017 55,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 May 2016 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 48,607 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 43,506 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,046 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,971 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,144 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,144 miles

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

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

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

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

h/level stop light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,276 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,500 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AO54 KFW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 AO54 KFW, 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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AO54 KFW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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