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EF54 VWU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,839 mi
Last recorded78,839 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 78,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,109 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 64,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,446 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,446 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,760 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,770 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,175 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,766 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 15,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,417 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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EF54 VWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EF54 VWU, 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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What year was EF54 VWU registered?

EF54 VWU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is EF54 VWU safe to buy?

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