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CA54 CRF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

134,948 mi
Last recorded134,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 134,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns front inner tub liner broken

slight damage to ns front wing

Fail 4 Jan 2024 134,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns front inner tub liner broken

slight damage to ns front wing

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,870 miles

damage to ns front wing

ns front inner tub linner

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 131,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage to ns front wing

ns front inner tub linner

Pass 24 Feb 2021 130,020 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 130,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,552 miles

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

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2020 127,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,122 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY?????

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT LOOSE & NOT WORKING.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

ROCKER COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 120,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOLT IN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CAM BELT HISTORY?????

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT LOOSE & NOT WORKING.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

ROCKER COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,166 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 94,158 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven 81% imbalance . Offside reading low . (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 26 Oct 2015 78,159 miles

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

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

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items removed from driver view

Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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items removed from driver view

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,610 miles

injector blowing

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2014 66,610 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)

injector blowing

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both rear bump stops missing

gearbox mount defective

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both rear bump stops missing

gearbox mount defective

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,370 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 45,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,011 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,025 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 25,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,852 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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CA54 CRF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CRF, 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 CRF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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