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CV54 EYU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,382 mi
Last recorded62,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 EYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 62,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp insecure + adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,160 miles

slight brake imbalance nearside rear

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

nearside rear seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

passenger front door check strap deteriorated

play detected in steering wheel

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 60,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

nearside rear seat belt unchecked-child seat fitted

passenger front door check strap deteriorated

play detected in steering wheel

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight brake imbalance nearside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,850 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,696 miles

Bonnet Pull Handle Broken

Nearside Front Air Bag Turned Off At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

No Engine Oil On Dip Stick When Checked (2 Litres Added)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet Pull Handle Broken

Nearside Front Air Bag Turned Off At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

No Engine Oil On Dip Stick When Checked (2 Litres Added)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,713 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,859 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 43,859 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,330 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer sikn corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,672 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,718 miles

front disc worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front disc worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 27,339 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 30 Sep 2010 27,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,136 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,556 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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CV54 EYU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CV54 EYU, 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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CV54 EYU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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