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MF54 VZN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,345 mi
Last recorded101,345 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,470 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 86,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt shank starting to corrode (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 79,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt shank starting to corrode (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 73,893 miles

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Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 73,893 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,144 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,022 miles

passenger front tyre low on tread

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger front tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,008 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,998 miles

nearside front wiperblade torn but still clearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,953 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,248 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 VZN 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 68.2%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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