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KY54 WUV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,259 mi
Last recorded155,259 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 WUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 155,259 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 155,176 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 152,076 miles

Antifreeze below max

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension compartment rusty and corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also it is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 152,068 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Antifreeze below max

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension compartment rusty and corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also it is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engrain noise

Pass 22 May 2020 147,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 147,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 140,356 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 132,729 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight weep from n/s inner driveshaft seal

Pass 23 Aug 2017 128,064 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,296 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 120,295 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,960 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 104,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,891 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 99,832 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,812 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,715 miles

off dide rear tyre nailed

off side driveshaft inner boot lealing grease

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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KY54 WUV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 KY54 WUV, 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 KY54 WUV registered?

KY54 WUV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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