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EG53 ELW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,010 mi
Last recorded164,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 164,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 164,010 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 161,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 157,969 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 150,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 140,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 134,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 129,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 121,671 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing at joint to centre and rear

Pass 11 Jan 2013 111,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 102,469 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 102,469 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 91,934 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 78,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 58,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,143 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 ELW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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