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AO54 VSM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,454 mi
Last recorded73,454 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,454 miles

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

Surface Corrosion In All Areas

Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface Corrosion In All Areas

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,010 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,102 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Jul 2017 64,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Jul 2015 61,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension swivel joint securing bolt of incorrect type

rear suspension bump-stops missing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,642 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 58,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,950 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 49,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all front suspension components covered in oil

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,997 miles

all front suspension components covered in oil

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,380 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,318 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,339 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 36,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,062 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 23,299 miles

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

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 VSM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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