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EK54 XAL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,684 mi
Last recorded42,684 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 37,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,391 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,401 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 27,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,211 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,265 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 14,265 miles

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

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,111 miles

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

slight deterioration of front tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,510 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,182 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 4,379 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 XAL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 XAL registered?

EK54 XAL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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