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CX54 VZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

38,078 mi
Last recorded38,078 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 VZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,078 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on under side

Fail 23 Aug 2021 38,078 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion on under side

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,313 miles

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

light corrosion on under side

Fail 11 Aug 2020 37,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

light corrosion on under side

Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,911 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 35,908 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 35,897 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear springs missing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,351 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,351 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,621 miles

Highline brakelight out

Fail 14 Nov 2013 32,621 miles

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

Front indicators and wing repeaters going white

Highline brakelight out

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,161 miles

OSR tyre cracking on inner tread

Wing repeaters going white

Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,688 miles

NSF tyre perishing on outer wall

OSR tyre cracking on tread

high level brake light not working

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 29,683 miles

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

NSF tyre perishing on outer wall

OSR tyre cracking on tread

high level brake light not working

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,139 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN ROTTED AWAY

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE AND CRACKING

O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER TREAD

Fail 26 Nov 2010 28,088 miles

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

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN ROTTED AWAY

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE AND CRACKING

O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER TREAD

Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,741 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,851 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,851 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CX54 VZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CX54 VZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX54 VZJ registered?

CX54 VZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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