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AU54 XXP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 86,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2018 76,649 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,649 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dim

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dim

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,015 miles

High level stop light not working

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

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust systom corroded but not blowing

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,015 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High level stop light not working

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

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust systom corroded but not blowing

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,092 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear silencer rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres cracking

rear silencer rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,669 miles

the rear exhaust is very deteriorated and the mounting is starting to fracture

Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,210 miles

the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,029 miles

slight damage to both rear brake hoses

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,233 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 36,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres getting low

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 XXP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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