MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General underbody and subframe corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHUAST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG CORRODED WITH IN 30CM OF AXLE MOUNT/COIL SPRING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS LEG CORRODED WITH IN 30CM OF AXLE MOUNT/COIL SPRING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet release handle insecure
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - Unable to check effectiveness of wipers (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Bonnet release handle insecure
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure Lower engine loom connector dragging on ground (4.11 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
drivers wiper poor
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers wiper poor
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight blow exhaust at rear
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight blow exhaust at rear
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear center stop lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear center stop lamp inop
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV54 HDU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MV54 HDU, 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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MV54 HDU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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