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MJ54 WGV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 74,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,508 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess has slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,134 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,619 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,619 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,264 miles

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

front wipers split

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,260 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front wipers split

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,738 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,525 miles

Advise second layer of rear exaust box corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,525 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise second layer of rear exaust box corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,731 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,442 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 29,442 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,312 miles

near side front wheel rim damaged inner side

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 WGV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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