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AV54 DLU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,398 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,398 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,390 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,313 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 85,312 miles

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

e m l light on .

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,876 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,122 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,995 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,238 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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AV54 DLU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AV54 DLU, 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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AV54 DLU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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