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MK54 PFV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,068 mi
Last recorded106,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 PFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light is on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 106,064 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light is on

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,105 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,731 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 64,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,020 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 48,018 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,237 miles

slight crack in offside front headlight

Fail 16 Jan 2014 36,237 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight crack in offside front headlight

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,232 miles

back box deteriorating

both rear doors wont open from the inside

both rear springs corroding

handbrake high

n/s front skirt missing

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f repeater showing white light

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil level over maximum

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,466 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,689 miles

slight cracking to o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,810 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,591 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 22,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,179 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PFV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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