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KU54 TVO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,261 mi
Last recorded101,261 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 TVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 101,261 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2025 101,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 92,803 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 92,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,671 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,985 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 79,985 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,118 miles

Rear Tail exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,118 miles

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

Rear Tail exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,303 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,229 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,874 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,940 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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KU54 TVO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KU54 TVO, 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 KU54 TVO registered?

KU54 TVO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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