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MW54 TPX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 TPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 98,478 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded & holed at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Bonnet release handle insecure

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various parts of vehicle structure, subframe, chassis, suspension and underbody corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 93,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various parts of vehicle structure, subframe, chassis, suspension and underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,033 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 86,032 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 85,419 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,171 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 62,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 55,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 48,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 24,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,858 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 TPX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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