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ML54 XTD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 85,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 85,559 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 77,810 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to misfire and mil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,143 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 70,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner trye wall cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner trye wall cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,587 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 49,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,499 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 47,499 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,287 miles

corrosion on exhaust

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2009 36,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,470 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,470 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 XTD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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