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AU54 XXE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,415 mi
Last recorded45,415 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,977 miles

Both Sills have been heavily undersealed

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Subframe corroded But not excessive

Fail 2 Sep 2022 42,962 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody and on front subframe and suspension componets front and rear, wheels also corroded on inside

Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,185 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded! no leaks at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2020 42,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded! no leaks at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,168 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded-no leaks at time of test!!

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,520 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

exhaust system corroded rear silencer loose!!

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,474 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 35,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,331 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,477 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 24,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,450 miles

n/s front tyre slight cracking outer edge

o/s front tyre approaching wear limit outer edge

rear tyres cracking outer walls

Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,948 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 13,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 3,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 1,175 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 XXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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