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2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,626 mi
Last recorded118,626 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 CFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,626 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

dampness to both front headlights

high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2020 118,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

dampness to both front headlights

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2019 114,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,313 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 110,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,722 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,043 miles

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

child seat to rear

marks to rear number plate

slight deterioation to nearside front antiroll bar link upper dust cover

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

child seat to rear

marks to rear number plate

slight deterioation to nearside front antiroll bar link upper dust cover

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,782 miles

exhaust front outer cover insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,654 miles

marks to rear number plate

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust strap not supporting exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust strap not supporting exhaust

Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deterioating

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deterioating

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,774 miles

rear silencer deterioated

slight damage to zone b

slight discoularation to both side repeater laamps

Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deterioated

slight damage to zone b

slight discoularation to both side repeater laamps

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,569 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 CFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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