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MA54 KTD

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

132,529 mi
Last recorded132,529 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 KTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 132,529 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 132,529 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 132,519 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,898 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 123,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,250 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 119,250 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,183 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 108,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 108,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,178 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 101,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 95,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,889 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam poor connection on wire (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,954 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,286 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2013 40,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,551 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,790 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & scrubbing on outer sidewall

O/s/f wiper blade splitting at ends

Fail 22 Sep 2011 22,790 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & scrubbing on outer sidewall

O/s/f wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,945 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 10,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,338 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 KTD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 KTD, 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 KTD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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