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MK54 AFZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,900 mi
Last recorded72,900 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 AFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

high level light in op

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,302 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped and scored

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also heavily worn outer edge and curb damaged 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre heavily curb damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Little handbrake reserve travel, o/s/r brake reduced effort both service and handbrake advise brake service / repair (3.1.6b)

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Rear brake hoses deteriorated an ferules corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated, partially split and parting company. Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

back box outer casing corroded and front support bracket snapped

lower gearbox mounting partially split

rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,836 miles

Back box outer casing corroded

Both front suspension arm bushes cracked/split

Both front tyres curb damaged

Both rear bump stops missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O'/s/f side light dim but working

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,836 miles

Back box outer casing corroded

Both front suspension arm bushes cracked/split

Both front tyres curb damaged

Both rear bump stops missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O'/s/f side light dim but working

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,529 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 43,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 35,435 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 35,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,372 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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MK54 AFZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK54 AFZ, 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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MK54 AFZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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