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MJ54 YPV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,310 mi
Last recorded61,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 YPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,310 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 61,310 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,002 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,775 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket/strap. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 39,775 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket/strap. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,108 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine possible sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracking on outer edge and outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,670 miles

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

Front Oil leak underside of engine.

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Oil leak underside of engine.

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,953 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,447 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,802 miles

exhaust back box deterioating

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,771 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 23,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,312 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,038 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 15,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,129 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 14,129 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2007 11,628 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror is slightly damaged but secure at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2007 11,628 miles

n/s door mirror is slightly damaged but secure at time of test

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 YPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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