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2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 LLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,002 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,002 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,865 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 79,861 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,848 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 71,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 50,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,846 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,945 miles

Engine management light on.

Vehicle has corrosion underbody not considered excessive at time of test.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 42,944 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine management light on.

Vehicle has corrosion underbody not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,509 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,091 miles

EML on

Fail 9 Oct 2015 36,091 miles

EML on

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,466 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 31,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,492 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 23,492 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,533 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 11,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DV54 LLP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DV54 LLP, 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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DV54 LLP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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