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MW54 KNY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,981 mi
Last recorded136,981 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 KNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 136,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 136,981 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front had lamp adjuster not working{wedged to adjust lamp}

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,285 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 79,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,164 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 70,164 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 65,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,611 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 60,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,264 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 50,475 miles

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

exhaust backbox bracket strap corroded/broken

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,475 miles

exhaust backbox bracket strap corroded/broken

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,727 miles

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

slight roughness in n/s/f top mount bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,843 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2011 35,178 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 35,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,213 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 29,050 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 17,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,014 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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MW54 KNY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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