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MA54 YLV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Borderline on bend before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,412 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 38,393 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 28,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 21,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,864 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,374 miles

near side front tyre cracked side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,606 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 YLV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YLV, 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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What year was MA54 YLV registered?

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

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