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MV54 WYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 86,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,627 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,785 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 71,785 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,087 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 63,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2014 59,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,064 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,257 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,810 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,644 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 WYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WYJ, 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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What year was MV54 WYJ registered?

MV54 WYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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