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EA54 GHY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,466 mi
Last recorded119,466 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 GHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S & O/S (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Catalitic converter deteriorating & leaking slightly

Child seat fitment/security could be improved

Clutch suspect

Engine sump corroded & leaking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake reserve could be improved

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,601 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

EML on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear lamp unit damaged.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 112,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

EML on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear lamp unit damaged.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust downpipe 1 nut missing and bracket deteriorated

front brakes slightly worn

front tyres are a different size to rear

offside rear tyre slightly worn uneven

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 3 Dec 2014 100,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust downpipe 1 nut missing and bracket deteriorated

front brakes slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn uneven

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated and front bracket adrift

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,565 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated and front bracket adrift

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs are corroded

front wipers are worn

Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wheelarch liner damaged

offside headlight condensated

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wheelarch liner damaged

offside headlight condensated

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,411 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight condensated

Fail 10 Dec 2009 71,411 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight condensated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,088 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 53,088 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EA54 GHY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EA54 GHY, 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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EA54 GHY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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