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ML54 DCE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 DCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,908 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 106,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 101,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,826 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,663 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on emissions ok

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,337 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,214 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 44,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,466 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,746 miles

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

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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ML54 DCE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ML54 DCE, 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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ML54 DCE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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