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MW54 HYY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,753 mi
Last recorded56,753 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded , rear silencer very poor

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,610 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer jacket coming away

Fail 7 Nov 2022 54,610 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer jacket coming away

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,158 miles

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

nearside outer sill is corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 52,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside outer sill is corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 49,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 45,776 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,808 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 39,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,667 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 33,434 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 33,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 18,522 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 18,470 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 14,164 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 14,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 8,011 miles

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

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 HYY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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