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AV54 XZE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,004 mi
Last recorded97,004 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 97,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 95,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 94,215 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2024 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split and unable to test efficiency due to lack of water (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,881 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,881 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,535 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 54,937 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,937 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,316 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,315 miles

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

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

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 XZE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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