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MJ54 HLK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,771 mi
Last recorded112,771 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 HLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 7 Sep 2022 112,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,776 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 107,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing tyre side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play o.s.f steering arm

Pass 4 May 2020 103,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 103,947 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,853 miles

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox has slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 93,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable if punctured ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Rear wiper torn

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 170,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 79,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 16,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 68,661 miles

back box corroded..

Pass 7 May 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 35,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,297 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 HLK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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