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MV54 XOU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2018 85,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,737 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,541 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 78,541 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 61,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but overall exhaust system is still secure

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,035 miles

rear indicators getting white

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,033 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 XOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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