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EK54 EBL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 153,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn to second ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn to excess second ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) excessive play at n/s and o/s steering rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear drive shaft oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 149,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 149,027 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear passenger doors unable to open from inside

Pass 1 Aug 2024 143,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 136,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 136,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox blowing

handbrake travel is high

outer skin peeling from center section of exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2021 133,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system middle box outer skin corroded

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,696 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 plus bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens 'cloudy' (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 124,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens 'cloudy' (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front headlight lens deteriorating.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 119,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front headlight lens deteriorating.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,249 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 111,249 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,011 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,667 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 84,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s head light full of condensation

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,448 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 72,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,692 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,708 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,549 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyres all round may require replacement soon,to be watched!

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,549 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyres all round may require replacement soon,to be watched!

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,401 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 27,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,716 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 EBL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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