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CA54 JVL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 JVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 112,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 24 Nov 2018 112,027 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad anti rattle spring incorrectly located

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

radiator support damaged/misaligned

Pass 25 Nov 2017 111,484 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 25 Nov 2017 111,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

bonnet stay missing

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,638 miles

bonnet stay missing

centre exhaust outer skin coming off

Fail 19 Nov 2016 107,638 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

centre exhaust outer skin coming off

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,540 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

offside rear indicator discoloured

slight play in offside front track road end

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,942 miles

slight judder on offside front foot brake

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 29 Nov 2014 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight judder on offside front foot brake

slight play in nearside front track rod end

steering feels slightly stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 91,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,271 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 88,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner tie rod had play

only just made it through emmisons test

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,472 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 84,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 51,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,023 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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CA54 JVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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