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ML54 XTM

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,489 mi
Last recorded88,489 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 88,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 86,336 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,930 miles

Offside Front tyre just on legal minimum and worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,700 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 77,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,881 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,755 miles

exhaust back box shield corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box heat shield corodded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,684 miles

exhaust back box heat shield corodded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,280 miles

exhaust back box outer cover corodded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box outer cover corodded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,512 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,572 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,866 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 40,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,192 miles

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

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 XTM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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