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DE54 SOU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,222 mi
Last recorded44,222 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 44,222 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater Light intensity reduced

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 43,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 42,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 41,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 41,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 40,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 39,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 37,258 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 34,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2017 33,157 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 31,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2016 31,174 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working Intermittant (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 20 May 2015 28,375 miles

Front 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 22 May 2014 25,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,222 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 14,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 12,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,967 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 SOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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