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MF54 SXV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 81,133 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,161 miles

EML on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,161 miles

EML on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,787 miles

heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas / items

Fail 1 Dec 2015 69,787 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas / items

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 64,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,740 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,726 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,725 miles

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

Nearside headlight full of condensation

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,421 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,081 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,402 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 28,402 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,872 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 SXV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXV, 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 SXV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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