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CU54 KYC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,858 mi
Last recorded170,858 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 KYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 170,858 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 170,858 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 162,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 153,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both top mounts noisey when lock to lock

Rear axle corrsion both ends

Fail 16 Oct 2019 153,296 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both top mounts noisey when lock to lock

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corrsion both ends

Pass 23 Oct 2018 147,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper top mounts noiesy on lock to lock

Fail 19 Oct 2018 147,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper top mounts noiesy on lock to lock

Pass 27 Oct 2017 142,077 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 142,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect covers perished (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 135,360 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

top mount bearings notche

Fail 3 Nov 2016 135,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

top mount bearings notche

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,741 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 114,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension knuckles corroded slightly.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front suspension knuckles corroded slightly.

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,581 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,426 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,430 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of rear seatbelts

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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CU54 KYC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU54 KYC, 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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CU54 KYC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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