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ML54 YJB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,820 mi
Last recorded78,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 78,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2025 70,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2024 63,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,683 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,201 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 47,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,191 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing split and corroded. Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 47,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to outer section of tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing split and corroded. Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 44,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 44,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,898 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,127 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing 185/60 R15 H 2004

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,375 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished 1856015

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 33,375 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished 1856015

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,136 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,151 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,050 miles

o/s/f mirror damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2011 20,050 miles

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

o/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,779 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 13,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,330 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 YJB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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