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EG53 EFX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,319 mi
Last recorded119,319 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Pitted) recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service sign is on

Fail 14 Jan 2019 119,311 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (Section) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Pitted) recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Service sign is on

Fail 10 Jan 2019 119,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

osf slight brake bind

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 87,989 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 87,989 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,474 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,474 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,226 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,226 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,650 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,650 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,226 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 41,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,281 miles

exhaust rear silencer getting weak.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,208 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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EG53 EFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EG53 EFX, 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 EG53 EFX registered?

EG53 EFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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