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ML54 FUA

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,677 mi
Last recorded172,677 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 172,677 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 172,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 155,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 155,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 137,242 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2014 137,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2013 119,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,473 miles

hand brake high, both wing and n/s/r indicators fading, front discs badly rusted and pitted and pads low ,exhaust system rusted and flaking, engine management light on,

Fail 7 Jul 2012 103,473 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

hand brake high, both wing and n/s/r indicators fading, front discs badly rusted and pitted and pads low ,exhaust system rusted and flaking, engine management light on,

Fail 1 Jul 2011 86,599 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

condensation in nearside headlamp

front brake discs corroding

very slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

condensation in nearside headlamp

front brake discs corroding

very slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,195 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 69,193 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,737 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 FUA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FUA, 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 FUA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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