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CE54 CEV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,391 mi
Last recorded100,391 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,391 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 100,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,758 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 86,727 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,317 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,314 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,221 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre under-inflated(inflated before brake roller test)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,171 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,791 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,296 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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CE54 CEV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CE54 CEV, 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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CE54 CEV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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