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EK54 JHU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,605 mi
Last recorded186,605 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 186,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 185,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 168,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 154,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins onto flexy pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 139,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 126,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 126,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,748 miles

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer support bracket broken

wiper blades split

Fail 1 May 2012 65,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2012 65,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,343 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm

possible puncture left hand rear tyre nail in tread area

possible puncture right hand rear tyre nail in tread area

rear silencer badly corroded on outer skin(not blowing yet)

right hand rear road spring corroded on bottom coil

right hand rear tyre worn to 2mm advice replacment

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front wiper blades split at ends

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm

possible puncture left hand rear tyre nail in tread area

possible puncture right hand rear tyre nail in tread area

rear silencer badly corroded on outer skin(not blowing yet)

right hand rear road spring corroded on bottom coil

right hand rear tyre worn to 2mm advice replacment

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,818 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,808 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,663 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 JHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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