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MV54 WWX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,506 mi
Last recorded66,506 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 WWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,506 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,113 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 60,865 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake binding by hand

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre valve perished

tight spot when turning nearside front wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,758 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 58,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,484 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,585 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 48,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,819 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 41,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,066 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,173 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges+cuts

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,944 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,397 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,436 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

heavy kerbing damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

rear wiper blade in poor condition

suspect injector seal blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,213 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2008 16,213 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,682 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 WWX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WWX, 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 WWX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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