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CE54 TEO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 TEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021
Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,048 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,993 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working upper brake light no working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,045 miles

Both wipers worn

Central Mirror slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2017 96,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Mirror slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,117 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre staring to wear low

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear (stepping) on inner edge

engine oil leak

engine stalled during test

exhaust starting to corrode

osf disc corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2016 90,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre staring to wear low

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear (stepping) on inner edge

engine oil leak

engine stalled during test

exhaust starting to corrode

osf disc corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,542 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both repeaters & o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,943 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,099 miles

N/S/F HEAD LAMP (WATER INGRESS)

O/S/F DOOR SAFTEY STRAP IN/OPP

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,099 miles

N/S/F HEAD LAMP (WATER INGRESS)

O/S/F DOOR SAFTEY STRAP IN/OPP

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,437 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 58,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,374 miles

Exhaust Tail Box Rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,770 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 39,816 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,145 miles

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

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 TEO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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