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CX54 ZVV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,469 mi
Last recorded63,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 ZVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2023 63,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Centre exhaust section peeling but not leaking

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Crack in lamp

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Water ingress in lamp.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 55,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Water ingress in lamp.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,518 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 53,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Water ingress in headlamps.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,378 miles

Centre exhaust box peeling but not leaking exhaust gases

Stone chip in windscreen within swept area of zone B less than 40mm

Fail 13 Feb 2019 47,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Centre exhaust box peeling but not leaking exhaust gases

Stone chip in windscreen within swept area of zone B less than 40mm

Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,011 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,011 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2017 37,714 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 37,714 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 32,334 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,334 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,416 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,711 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,530 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,804 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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CX54 ZVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZVV, 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 CX54 ZVV registered?

CX54 ZVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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