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MV54 VZO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 VZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,959 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 55,924 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour on wing panel (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,238 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,724 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 45,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 43,160 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 40,068 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 40,068 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 37,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear / both tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 May 2018 37,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear / both tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2017 34,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front / both tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2016 32,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,734 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 30,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 28,110 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 25,674 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 25,674 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 23,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 23,403 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 21,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 13,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 10,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,488 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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MV54 VZO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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