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CE54 DZU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,132 mi
Last recorded105,132 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 105,132 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 90,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,825 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,076 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 42,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s slightly worn /// rear exhaust started to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,409 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls starting to split n/ s & o/s.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 22,409 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls starting to split n/ s & o/s.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 20,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,174 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 15,174 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,541 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 13,541 miles

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

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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CE54 DZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DZU, 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 DZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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