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CE54 XBN

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,572 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front door check strap loose

parking brake travel

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s front door check strap loose

parking brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,864 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,429 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,427 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,585 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2015 67,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,377 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 53,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,326 miles

n/s/f shock damp

rear silencer well corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f shock damp

rear silencer well corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,755 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,606 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 37,606 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 19,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 XBN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XBN, 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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What year was CE54 XBN registered?

CE54 XBN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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