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SP54 MVV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 84,924 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 84,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch back of sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,381 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 61,376 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 58,974 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,409 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Both headlamp glasses cloudy & affecting light output particularly main beam

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 56,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Bonnet stay clip broken

Both headlamp glasses cloudy & affecting light output particularly main beam

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,553 miles

Rear wiper wiping edge missing

Fail 11 Sep 2020 55,553 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper wiping edge missing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,089 miles

both front wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,780 miles

Wipers noisy & rear wiper wiping edge missing

Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wipers noisy & rear wiper wiping edge missing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced wet on the inside (1.7.5a)

wipers poor

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,361 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced wet on the inside (1.7.5a)

wipers poor

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,802 miles

Windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,270 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers poor

Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wipers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,657 miles

Front wipers noisy

O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Rear wiper - wiping edge missing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wipers noisy

O/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,974 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s rear tyre has cracks in the sidewalls

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,159 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,159 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamps set for test

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,616 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 42,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,801 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 39,801 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP54 MVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 SP54 MVV, 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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SP54 MVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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