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ML54 VAA

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,016 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

side and rear indicators starting to show white

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

water in n/s/f head lamp

Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

damage to engine sump

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,921 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,919 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,009 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside rear brake bind on limit of pass.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,009 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Offside rear brake bind on limit of pass.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 845,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 84,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,884 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 80,884 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,400 miles

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

rear back box slightly detiorated/curroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 70,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear back box slightly detiorated/curroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,723 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in nearside front headlamp

rear wiper blade torn off

Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,587 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade torn off

water in nearside headlamp

Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,904 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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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