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ML54 HFH

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,065 mi
Last recorded102,065 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,065 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 102,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 94,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,684 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 87,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,273 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,402 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,650 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,301 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,834 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,834 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 45,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 16,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front wiper blades split advise replace

Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,156 miles

front wiper blades split advise replace

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 HFH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HFH, 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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What year was ML54 HFH registered?

ML54 HFH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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