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DU54 EKY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,428 mi
Last recorded129,428 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 EKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 128,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OS outer sill corroded

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 128,316 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OS outer sill corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,292 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 118,244 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output has condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 106,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,156 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,824 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,641 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2014 78,641 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,020 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

near-side and off-side front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,717 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,717 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DU54 EKY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DU54 EKY, 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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DU54 EKY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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