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MA54 FYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,750 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2024 77,750 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,240 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 73,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis strucher rusty corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 65,954 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front rear two main brake pipe corroed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords dameges on wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/f wper blade splitstorn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis strucher rusty corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,181 miles

Drivers door check strap missing

Fail 18 Aug 2021 63,155 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drivers door check strap missing

Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,919 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 61,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear connection (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Engine missfiring at idle

Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,669 miles

OSF bottom ball joint rubber split

Fail 13 Aug 2019 59,669 miles

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

OSF bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,624 miles

NS front to rear brake pipe rusty in clips

OSF bottom ball joint rubber split

Fail 9 Aug 2018 56,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

NS front to rear brake pipe rusty in clips

OSF bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,675 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSR tyre on minimum tread

OSF bottom ball joint rubber split

OSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

OSR tyre distorted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,350 miles

Clutch badly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,091 miles

NSR indicator going white

Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR indicator going white

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,071 miles

Highline brakelight out

OSF tyre on minimum

Fail 7 Aug 2013 41,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Highline brakelight out

OS wiper split on ends

OSF tyre on minimum

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,882 miles

highline brake light ou

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,772 miles

high line brake light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,135 miles

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

front discs worn

handbrake getting knotchy operation

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear suspention bump stops missing fallen off

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,657 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 26,523 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,523 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2008 24,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2008 24,946 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 19,107 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 FYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MA54 FYJ, 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 FYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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