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KY54 WUT

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

244,865 mi
Last recorded244,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 WUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 244,865 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 19 Jun 2025 244,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 3 Jul 2024 235,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 231,988 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 218,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 195,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 178,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 158,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 136,814 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2018 136,814 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,184 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 114,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,373 miles

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

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside

Offside front tyre bald on inside edge almost showing cords

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both steering arms worn!

Fail 15 Jul 2013 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both steering arms worn!

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,571 miles

slight movement in both steering arms!

Fail 13 Jul 2012 60,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement in both steering arms!

Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,919 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,688 miles

both front wiper blades small splits

duel controls fitted too vehicle

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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KY54 WUT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black 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 KY54 WUT, 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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KY54 WUT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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