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ML54 FTU

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,833 mi
Last recorded104,833 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 104,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,916 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 89,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,606 miles

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

bonnet pull deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at upper coil (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

bonnet pull deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,036 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,970 miles

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

no centre brake light

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 64,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 56,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,174 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 FTU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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