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MW54 HTJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,653 mi
Last recorded82,653 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,653 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2018 82,653 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,284 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,284 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,651 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,812 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r inner sidewall perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,997 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer tyre walls scuffed n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/f not showing webbing at time of test

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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MW54 HTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW54 HTJ, 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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MW54 HTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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