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CV54 XFW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,941 mi
Last recorded132,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,941 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,992 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 114,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by flexi foint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 90,034 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,032 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 89,633 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 80,788 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel at seatbelt anchor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,961 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,129 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 57,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,782 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 52,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,756 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 43,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,025 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 36,025 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2009 11,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,716 miles

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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 XFW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CV54 XFW, 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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What year was CV54 XFW registered?

CV54 XFW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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