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CE54 MHU

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,124 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2021 72,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,641 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,102 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,102 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NO COOLANT!!

NO OIL!!!

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,108 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,723 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 57,723 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 53,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,689 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,965 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,965 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,937 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)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,611 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,483 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2008 24,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,552 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,682 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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CE54 MHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE54 MHU, 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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CE54 MHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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