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EF54 VXG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,098 mi
Last recorded125,098 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,973 miles

Offside Front and rear

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 117,494 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,144 miles

Corrosion on exhaust tailpipe

Engine damp with oil around sump area

Front brake discs show signs of wear

N/S/R bump rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,534 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 95,367 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,330 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 87,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm and cracking

nearside headlamp condensation

offside front upper link rod gaitor split

Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,271 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 76,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,509 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2009 70,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,753 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 42,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VXG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

EF54 VXG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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