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AU54 XVD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,525 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 87,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,907 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 83,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,282 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,962 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,243 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,813 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,976 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 14 Nov 2013 49,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

all four tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,602 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin weak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,003 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,544 miles

o/s/r + n/s/f + o/s/f tyre cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all four tyres badly perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,968 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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AU54 XVD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU54 XVD, 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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AU54 XVD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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