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AU54 XXV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,977 mi
Last recorded118,977 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,977 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,581 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,598 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 91,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,548 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,548 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,800 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,596 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 50,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight wear in offside front trackrod end

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,101 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight wear in offside front trackrod end

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,465 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 XXV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AU54 XXV, 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 XXV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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