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MJ54 CZU

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 67,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill close to axle mounting point, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill close to axle mounting, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,621 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 42,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 40,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,155 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,747 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 12,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,512 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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MJ54 CZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MJ54 CZU, 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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MJ54 CZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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