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MV54 YYL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 121,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working connection (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,339 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,330 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,890 miles

Oil leak

Slight play within nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,678 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,056 miles

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

all 4 tyres are near legal limit

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 48,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,347 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 YYL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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