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MK54 PHU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 74,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,378 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 64,378 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 49,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,908 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 39,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,075 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,463 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 PHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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