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EJ54 PLV

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 98,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded and has temporary support strap

Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded and has temporary support strap

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,525 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and back exhaust system in very poor condition

front wishbone bushes badly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,322 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

middle and rear exhaust silencers deterioated

nearside rear tyre over 9 rs old

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,842 miles

bonet prop is missing

bonet release is adrift

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,546 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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EJ54 PLV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ54 PLV, 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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EJ54 PLV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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