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MV54 YVY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 YVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,168 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,864 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 81,434 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,029 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,686 miles

o/s cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,370 miles

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

o/s cv boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,230 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,965 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower to inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,965 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower to inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,848 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,490 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,037 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,816 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,847 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 YVY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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