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MW54 HTP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area and second inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area and second inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area next the axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and outer edges split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mid sill outer corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area next the axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very strong recommendation for replacement due to cracking and age of the tyre 2004. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS forward mounting areas around the bushes heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 86,381 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NS/OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 86,381 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Just before the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NS/OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 84,327 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both NS OS due to water in the light units. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 82,148 miles

Nearside Front headlight has water ingress

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,491 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 79,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 76,740 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 76,735 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,182 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,723 miles

Anti roll bar links slightly worn.

Front suspension both sides, wishbome bushing deteriorated.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,723 miles

Anti roll bar links slightly worn.

Front suspension both sides, wishbome bushing deteriorated.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front indicators slightly white

all three tyres listed have cracks in and advise earlt replacment

Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front indicators slightly white

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,893 miles

Offside front tyre ok, all others wearing close to legal limit wear indicator bars.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front tyre ok, all others wearing close to legal limit wear indicator bars.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,710 miles

Exhaust rear box showing some corrosion.

Offside wiper blade torn but still clearing screen ok, suggest replacement soon as a defective blade can damage the windscreen.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,710 miles

Exhaust rear box showing some corrosion.

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

Offside wiper blade torn but still clearing screen ok, suggest replacement soon as a defective blade can damage the windscreen.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,055 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,858 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 16,858 miles

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

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 HTP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MW54 HTP, 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 HTP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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