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MA54 DPU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,192 mi
Last recorded92,192 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 DPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,192 miles

both front headlights deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,818 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,818 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,952 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear flasher bulbs faded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,786 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear flasher bulbs faded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front badly worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,643 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,164 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,630 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 34,630 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,821 miles

front brake pads and tyres are low

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,730 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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MA54 DPU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA54 DPU, 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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MA54 DPU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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