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EO54 JCY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,260 mi
Last recorded147,260 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 JCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 147,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 143,125 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 5 Mar 2019 143,095 miles

Electronic power steering not working due to battery light being on not supplying enough voltage to this component (2.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 5 Mar 2018 139,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 112,826 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,513 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,868 miles

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,198 miles

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

underbody shields fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,119 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,294 miles

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

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

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

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)

underbody shields fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,898 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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EO54 JCY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EO54 JCY, 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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EO54 JCY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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