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MF54 MGE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,598 mi
Last recorded102,598 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,598 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 102,598 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 94,655 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 91,076 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,141 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,610 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,589 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,887 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 MGE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MF54 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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