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DE54 EZX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,750 mi
Last recorded122,750 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 EZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 122,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 122,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,487 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,661 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 105,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,582 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 91,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,189 miles

Condition of front discs

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,155 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Condition of front discs

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Jan 2013 48,285 miles

1. nsf tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,285 miles

1. nsf tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Dec 2011 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped and poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped and poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,929 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,152 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 EZX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EZX, 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 EZX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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