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DE54 EYT

2004 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,573 mi
Last recorded136,573 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 EYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tape repair to bumper

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Traction control light illuminated

Fail 23 Dec 2020 136,573 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All indicators including side repeaters. Excluding offside front indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tape repair to bumper

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 31 Dec 2019 131,953 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 131,913 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 128,741 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 128,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 125,610 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 125,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 121,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 116,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 116,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,066 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 82,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,189 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 73,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,245 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 42,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,215 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 EYT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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