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MF54 LJV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,940 mi
Last recorded91,940 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 LJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,940 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,940 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working no front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NOTE front and rear tyres odd size (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 84,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NOTE front and rear tyres odd size (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,350 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 67,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 57,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,150 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 55,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing inner bush split (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,299 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 49,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,811 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.

rear silencer corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.

rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,834 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 43,834 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,818 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,045 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 20,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,316 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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MF54 LJV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MF54 LJV, 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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MF54 LJV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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