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AU54 XVX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,134 mi
Last recorded77,134 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,118 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,984 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,984 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock mount deteriorated

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and clamp broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock mount deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and clamp broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,045 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust band broken

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,279 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 57,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,942 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,246 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,707 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 XVX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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