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ML54 YJA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 76,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 71,546 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Aug 2024 67,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 62,993 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 58,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,334 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 50,574 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 41,799 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 16 May 2017 37,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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 5 May 2015 24,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 24,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 16,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

back box outer shell corroded.

battery insecure.

both rear tyres have cuts on sidewall, both are also mud and snow tyres,

no rubber on brake pedal, ridged grooves instead.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 16,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

back box outer shell corroded.

battery insecure.

no rubber on brake pedal, ridged grooves instead.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,521 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 15,654 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to front grill

Fail 30 Dec 2008 15,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to front grill

Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,410 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 YJA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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