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MA54 OUP

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 OUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,115 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stay missing

car over heated after the test and fan is not cutting in

Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,244 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 110,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,013 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, not considered structural (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill,not considered structural (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 105,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, not considered structural (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill,not considered structural (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,029 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 98,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,687 miles

Both rear sills gone soft

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 89,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear sills gone soft

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,320 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,320 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,731 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,634 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking in wall

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking in wall

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,367 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 55,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,450 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,284 miles

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

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2011 42,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,944 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,760 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,174 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,291 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 OUP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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