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AV54 DOJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 97,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 91,481 miles

both front tyres wearing low 185/60/15

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 85,814 miles

Both rear tyre treads feathered

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear mount broken

Fail 18 May 2015 85,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Both rear tyre treads feathered

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 21 May 2014 80,521 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 80,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,876 miles

gearbox area oily

indicators whitening

Pass 30 May 2012 64,766 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 64,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge 1856015

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,264 miles

spare u/s, nsr tyre perrished and cracked, nsf tyre low on inner edge.(1856015)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,134 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

oil leak suspect diff

Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box in poor condition

oil leak suspect diff

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,578 miles

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

exhaust in poor condtion

slight movement in nearside front roll bar drop link

Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,578 miles

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 Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust in poor condtion

slight movement in nearside front roll bar drop link

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,768 miles

All wipers starting to split

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 DOJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 AV54 DOJ, 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 DOJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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