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CE54 XZK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

174,156 mi
Last recorded174,156 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 XZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 174,156 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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

corrosion in car

front crank pulley badly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 171,190 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 171,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear and center of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 169,546 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2017 169,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s door mirror badly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2016 167,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 160,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Feb 2015 159,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Feb 2014 142,027 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 142,027 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,193 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 126,193 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,304 miles

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

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

front brake discs rust

Fail 24 Feb 2012 108,304 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rust

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,048 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2010 68,036 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,778 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,278 miles

n/s front tyre side wall worn badly

Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s front tyre side wall worn badly

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 XZK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

CE54 XZK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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