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CE54 DZA

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency just met the pass value.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency just met the pass value.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 86,280 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut different on same axle. (2.4.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Macpherson strut different on same axle. (2.4.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,183 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,666 miles

NSF.OSR.NSR tyres perished

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,766 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,041 miles

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

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

water ingress in o/s front headlamp

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,041 miles

water ingress in o/s front headlamp

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,302 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,302 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,677 miles

Both front wiperblades have warning marker showing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,328 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 DZA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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