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EK54 ARX

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 ARX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under vehicle surface corrosion

rear shock absorbers corroded

weld repairs covered with underseal outer sills ns-os

Fail 23 Oct 2023 121,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak wet (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,628 miles

BRAKES FEEL A LITTLE SPONGY

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR AND OFFSIDE PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 115,628 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective milky both NEAR AND OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

BRAKES FEEL A LITTLE SPONGY

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR AND OFFSIDE PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,534 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Near and Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 110,534 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp full of moisture (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Near and Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,761 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust gas leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 30 May 2019 95,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 6 Jun 2018 89,949 miles

items removed from drivers vision prior to test

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,768 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear and centre mountings detached (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 78,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,099 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,884 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,109 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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EK54 ARX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK54 ARX, 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 ARX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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