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MV54 ZBG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,921 mi
Last recorded72,921 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,921 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 72,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,887 miles

Both front tyres age cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 59,887 miles

Both front tyres age cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,163 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,674 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,865 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 ZBG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBG, 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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What year was MV54 ZBG registered?

MV54 ZBG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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