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MJ54 ORT

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 ORT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,193 miles

front number plate cracked

uneven tyre wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2016 92,193 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

uneven tyre wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,916 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust box loose

Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,916 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust box loose

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,139 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,841 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,428 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 36,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,398 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,264 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 ORT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ54 ORT, 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 ORT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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