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AX54 EPC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,846 mi
Last recorded58,846 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 58,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,742 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 56,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 55,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting, middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,483 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 54,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,617 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,108 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut in o/s/r side wall but not down to cords

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,513 miles

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

cut in o/s/r side wall but not down to cords

Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 31,862 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,379 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 26,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 16,054 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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AX54 EPC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AX54 EPC, 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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AX54 EPC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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