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MJ54 WKD

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 WKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,356 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have age related cracks

exhaust silencer de-laminated

windscreen has a small crack but not effecting drivers view

Fail 4 Aug 2025 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres have age related cracks

exhaust silencer de-laminated

windscreen has a small crack but not effecting drivers view

Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,238 miles

Exhaust silencers in poor condition

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front outer CV boot deteriorated

Nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen cracked but in lower opaque section

Fail 19 Aug 2024 69,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust silencers in poor condition

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front outer CV boot deteriorated

Nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen cracked but in lower opaque section

Pass 28 Jan 2023 61,021 miles

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

the exhaust system is in poor condition

windscreen has as a small crack but is not in the drivers view

Fail 24 Jan 2023 61,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

the exhaust system is in poor condition

windscreen has as a small crack but is not in the drivers view

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,982 miles

Both front tyres edges of tread worn, and have age related cracking to sidewalls

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Exhaust silencers in poor condition, and front bracket broken

Fail 3 Feb 2022 56,982 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres edges of tread worn, and have age related cracking to sidewalls

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Exhaust silencers in poor condition, and front bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencers delaminating

Fail 8 Jan 2021 52,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencers delaminating

offside rear tyre direction of rotation in correct

Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking to inner tread to tyre wall

Rear exhaust delaminated

Fail 3 Dec 2019 49,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking to inner tread to tyre wall

Rear exhaust delaminated

Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,348 miles

Underside of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,033 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 45,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,211 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,412 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 39,412 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,711 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,531 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 33,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,167 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 31,105 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,820 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 27,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 25,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,237 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 22,140 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,140 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,831 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 WKD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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