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DE54 AEK

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,836 mi
Last recorded96,836 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,836 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 4-5 nails in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 96,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 4-5 nails in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,003 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damage caused loose wheel arch liner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster missing (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also close to legal limit and excessive wear on edges (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,321 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and will not adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system excessively tight top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,105 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs rusty

handbrake travel becoming high

Fail 5 Oct 2013 76,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CONDENSATION IN N/S/F HEADLIGHT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 72,966 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,456 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,456 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 61,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,423 miles

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,165 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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DE54 AEK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE54 AEK, 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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DE54 AEK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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