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KN54 VCW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,384 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 111,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 110,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all front to rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,830 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,837 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 106,526 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2019 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,227 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 103,437 miles

all tyres slightly perished

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 102,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,508 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 93,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,801 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,152 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 73,152 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 58,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,712 miles

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

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

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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KN54 VCW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KN54 VCW, 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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KN54 VCW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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