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ML54 UPD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,176 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,368 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 49,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 43,808 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2014 43,808 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,186 miles

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

engine management light on

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,423 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,715 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 11,541 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 11,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,537 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 UPD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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