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AU54 XYB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,165 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,916 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 70,348 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,590 miles

Did not check rear seat belts, items on back seat

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,279 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,968 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded outer skin

Fail 25 Nov 2015 40,968 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded outer skin

Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,340 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of wear and cracking around tread and walls.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,303 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 25,303 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,030 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,562 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,331 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 9,064 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 XYB 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 86.4%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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