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EK54 XBC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,212 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,354 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 90,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,964 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 67,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,836 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre perished

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

O/s/r tyre perished

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

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

engine noise

Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake hose twisted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,912 miles

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

slight twist in o/s/f brake hose

Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight twist in o/s/f brake hose

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,958 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 XBC 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 60%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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