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AV54 XXW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,846 mi
Last recorded150,846 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 150,846 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 150,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 148,859 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,927 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 143,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 137,474 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 137,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,296 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 127,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 127,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 122,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,617 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 114,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 106,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2012 106,214 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,491 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 89,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,764 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 73,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,983 miles

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

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 XXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV54 XXW, 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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What year was AV54 XXW registered?

AV54 XXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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