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MV54 VZW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,272 mi
Last recorded75,272 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 VZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 75,272 miles

all brake discs corroding

both front bottom arm bush's deteriorating

both headlamps have condensation in them & lense's are deteriorating

exhaust system corroding in places

front wipers deteriorating

o/s/r light unit slightly cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both handbrake cables notchy and cables deteriorated and o/s very poor efficiency (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear exhaust back box corroded at rear hanger.

both headlamps have excess condensation. cleared enough to see aim.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,852 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,505 miles

hi- level brake light inop

Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,505 miles

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

hi- level brake light inop

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,241 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 59,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 45,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,595 miles

front discs worn

nearside headlight on lower limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,069 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,064 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 4,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,389 miles

unable to see pads

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,422 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 VZW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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