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ML54 KFX

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,059 mi
Last recorded165,059 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 KFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 165,059 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 164,964 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)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 152,823 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2017 152,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 138,845 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 138,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eye level brake lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,769 miles

Light blue smoke under acceleration

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 108,769 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Light blue smoke under acceleration

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 98,583 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,241 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber missing but anti slip still in place

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,241 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber missing but anti slip still in place

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,671 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 64,671 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,625 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 45,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,905 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 KFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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