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CE04 EEW

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,676 mi
Last recorded89,676 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 EEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,676 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 89,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,748 miles

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

injector chuffing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough shock absorber top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

injector chuffing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,314 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 79,314 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F wiper blade is split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumber trim broken

n/s front sidelight dull

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,567 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,657 miles

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

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 61,523 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 52,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r door handle missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,731 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

both front strut mounts sticking slightly on lock to lock check

o/s/r door cant be opened from outside

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,792 miles

front inner pads wearing thin

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,736 miles

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

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

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 EEW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE04 EEW, 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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CE04 EEW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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