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AU54 ZHT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,979 mi
Last recorded102,979 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 102,979 miles

Front suspension subframe and components in rusty condition but not considered excessive both sides of car.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread 185/60 R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside side repeater cover missing

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 102,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front suspension subframe and components in rusty condition but not considered excessive both sides of car.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread 185/60 R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear handbrake effort recording little effort

Offside side repeater cover missing

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,089 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam image

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 82,690 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR. (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bad condensation . (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 77,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe burst. (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly pinch bolt insecure (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bad condensation . (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,874 miles

condensation in nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 5 May 2016 67,195 miles

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

slight misting of nearside headlight

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,879 miles

screen cracked on nearside from bottom of screen but not obstructing driver view of the road

Fail 30 Apr 2015 65,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust support bracket corroded and broken

screen cracked on nearside from bottom of screen but not obstructing driver view of the road

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,382 miles

Misting of nearside headlight

Pass 24 May 2013 63,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 59,270 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 59,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 53,324 miles

Front brakes worn low, O/s/binding slightly.

Front brakes worn low.

Hand brake feels & sounds rough.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 53,324 miles

Front brakes worn low, O/s/binding slightly.

Front brakes worn low.

Hand brake feels & sounds rough.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,466 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 ZHT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZHT, 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 ZHT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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