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MV54 WHF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

78,871 mi
Last recorded78,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking to outer shoulder near excessive

Oil leak ()

windscreen slightly delaminated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,353 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 76,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,337 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high leval brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high leval brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 59,428 miles

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

high level stop light inop

ost tyre worn

Fail 13 Aug 2011 59,319 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level stop light inop

ost tyre worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

high level stop light innop

osf tyre worn on edge

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level stop light innop

osf tyre worn on edge

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,277 miles

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

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

hi level stop light innop

Fail 15 Aug 2009 39,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level stop light innop

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,366 miles

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

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

wipers torn

Fail 3 Sep 2007 14,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,216 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 WHF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WHF, 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 WHF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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