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EG53 EHW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 127,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus 21 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,129 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 116,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,362 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 88,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 80,512 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak around the engine area

Fail 17 May 2016 73,682 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeaters both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak around the engine area

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,510 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,505 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,986 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,292 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,003 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,650 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,992 miles

left hand front tyre worn to 3mm

noted on test reverse lights not working

right hand front tyre worn to 4mm

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,714 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 EHW 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 82.6%.

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 EG53 EHW, 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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EG53 EHW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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