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ML54 FUY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,614 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 88,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both headlights are deteriated

Both rear tyres are perished

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 88,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both headlights are deteriated

Both rear tyres are perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,745 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 19 Feb 2014 76,387 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,387 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 72,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 68,808 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 68,806 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,859 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,859 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,023 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 51,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,424 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,420 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 51,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,644 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 FUY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FUY, 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 FUY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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