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MV54 WXU

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 WXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 87,390 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fouling on body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not fitted correct (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,952 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 75,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,437 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 71,019 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteroirated

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

indicator side repeater bulbs faded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,019 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteroirated

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

indicator side repeater bulbs faded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front tyre walls damaged

handbrake cable knotchy

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front tyre walls damaged

handbrake cable knotchy

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,998 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,961 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,313 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,046 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 WXU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WXU, 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 WXU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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