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CE04 EDU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,411 mi
Last recorded55,411 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 EDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 55,411 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,572 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 54,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,184 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,575 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 51,575 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,123 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 51,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,434 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,153 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2018 47,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,090 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,981 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,469 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,308 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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CE04 EDU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE04 EDU, 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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What year was CE04 EDU registered?

CE04 EDU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is CE04 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 EDU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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