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C1 XRE

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,551 mi
Last recorded16,551 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 XRE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 16,551 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 16,464 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 16,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 16,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 16,266 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 16,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 16,197 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 16,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 16,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 16,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 15,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 15,995 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 15,753 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 15,753 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 15,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,809 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,226 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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C1 XRE is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 XRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C1 XRE?

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What year was C1 XRE registered?

C1 XRE is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is C1 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 XRE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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