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AU54 ZKH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 114,590 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 114,590 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,566 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 106,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 99,648 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,001 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,123 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 88,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,730 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,977 miles

Nearside Front inner brake disc face corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,308 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,229 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,905 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 60,905 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,524 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,733 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,733 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,400 miles

front brake discs corroded.

outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 38,372 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded.

outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,064 miles

All tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

N/S Headlamp condensated on inside

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,281 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 31,281 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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 ZKH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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