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CV54 VNO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,566 mi
Last recorded56,566 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 VNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 56,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (d))

rear wiper blade slpit/worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not holed

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear sill corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,238 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 53,238 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,798 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,385 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2008 21,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,868 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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CV54 VNO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CV54 VNO, 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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CV54 VNO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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