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MV54 WCJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,912 mi
Last recorded53,912 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 WCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 48,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm 175/65/14

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,675 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 19 Aug 2015 39,675 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,092 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,820 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,820 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,441 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 30,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,730 miles

Offside rear tyre has foreign object penetrating inner shoulder

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,062 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 WCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV54 WCJ, 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 WCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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