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MF54 LNG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 LNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,546 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,546 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear back box fitment to the centre pipe the clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged and is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose is slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

headlamps are slightly deteriorated

oil leak

welding repairs have been done and covered over

Fail 20 Mar 2019 101,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear back box fitment to the centre pipe the clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged and is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose is slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

headlamps are slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,618 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,127 miles

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)

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,569 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 84,452 miles

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded RIGHT HAND REAR . (5.2.6)

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,962 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,013 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust box condition poor

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 56,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,617 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,252 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,195 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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MF54 LNG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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