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MV54 XRC

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,506 mi
Last recorded138,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 138,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

injector leaking gases

Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake 17%

Fail 17 Feb 2022 132,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake 17%

Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,465 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 124,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 119,275 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,281 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,276 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,293 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,885 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,875 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 27 Jun 2013 45,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,421 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,402 miles

front wipers srarting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,211 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 XRC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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