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CA54 CLY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,926 mi
Last recorded151,926 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 151,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 147,075 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 140,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 140,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release cable defective

dipstick broken in tube

noise from gearbox/clutch area. gear oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,901 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

child seat fitted

noise from gearbox

steering rack ends have slight play

turbo heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,901 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted

noise from gearbox

steering rack ends have slight play

turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,721 miles

bonnet cable very stiff

Fail 17 Feb 2015 123,721 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet cable very stiff

Pass 12 Mar 2014 120,096 miles

AUX belt cracking.

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 120,096 miles

AUX belt cracking.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,169 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,408 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,520 miles

Advise front discs badly corroded

Advise offside front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 72,520 miles

Advise front discs badly corroded

Advise offside front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,965 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 70,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,485 miles

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

engine oil on min for diesel test

n/s/r tyre flat

o/s/f brake not fully releasing

Fail 25 Oct 2007 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil on min for diesel test

o/s/f brake not fully releasing

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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CA54 CLY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA54 CLY, 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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CA54 CLY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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