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MV54 YVK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,362 mi
Last recorded76,362 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 76,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(+perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,441 miles

Offside Front clicking noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Fail 26 Aug 2015 57,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX (7.1.1)

Offside Front clicking noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,159 miles

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

back box slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 54,159 miles

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

back box slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 50,417 miles

rear exhaust box outer wrap corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer wrap corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,698 miles

heater steaming windows badly needs investigating

Fail 20 Aug 2012 46,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

heater steaming windows badly needs investigating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,624 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 34,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,099 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 YVK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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