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MA54 YLG

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 124,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 124,153 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 121,761 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,784 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 45,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,653 miles

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

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jan 2018 42,653 miles

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

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

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,636 miles

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2017 40,636 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,223 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,723 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,777 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,136 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 YLG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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