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MF54 VOB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,370 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 85,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,246 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Exhaust rear silencer - outer skin corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 79,246 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust rear silencer - outer skin corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 67,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,324 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

fornt wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 62,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

fornt wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,791 miles

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

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

slight condensation in offside front headlamp.slight play inner track rod.offside rear tyre is slightly perished on inner sidewall.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 567,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight condensation in offside front headlamp.slight play inner track rod.offside rear tyre is slightly perished on inner sidewall.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,476 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs part worn

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,773 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 VOB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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