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ML54 DCV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,332 mi
Last recorded68,332 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,332 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 61,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 61,875 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 52,979 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2023 43,723 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2023 43,723 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 41,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 41,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,104 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 38,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,216 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2017 26,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,954 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 19,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,359 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,364 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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ML54 DCV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ML54 DCV, 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 DCV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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