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EK54 AMX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,662 mi
Last recorded100,662 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 AMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 100,662 miles

Centre silencer corroded.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,267 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 99,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 95,871 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,052 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 23 Sep 2022 94,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 90,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working unit full of water (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,595 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,445 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,753 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,870 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades are split at ends but are still clearing screen

rear exhaust box strap is broken but is still secure at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,215 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split at ends but is still clearing screen

rear exhuast box strap is broken but is still secure at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,694 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 8 Sep 2011 60,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,678 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,659 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,950 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 29,950 miles

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

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

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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EK54 AMX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK54 AMX, 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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EK54 AMX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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