CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE54 AEL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,742 mi
Last recorded48,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wiper judder

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 44,947 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 44,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear part exhaust slightly deteriotrated

Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 30,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 27,005 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 27,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 25,491 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,659 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,939 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,132 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroded.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper blade poor.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,132 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroded.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade poor.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,515 miles

DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS ON N/S/R , N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES

YELLOW DOTS ON WIPERS

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,610 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split.

O/S/F tyre has minor cuts to tread.

O/S/F wiper blade split.

O/S/R wheel slightly out of shape.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,498 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

n/s/r fog guard lamp inoperative

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE54 AEL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE54 AEL?

You can check the full history of DE54 AEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE54 AEL registered?

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

Is DE54 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 AEL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE54 AEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE54 AEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.