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EO54 LRE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,893 mi
Last recorded131,893 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,893 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight drag

Nearside Rear brake has slight drag

knocking noise on n/s front

Fail 5 Nov 2021 131,891 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake has slight drag

Nearside Rear brake has slight drag

knocking noise on n/s front

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,676 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 118,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 118,533 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,674 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 107,674 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

front brake disc inner face edges corroding

osf tyre wearing + odd tyres perishing + cuts

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakedisc inner faces starting to corrode

hi-level brake lamp in op ??

nsf brake hanging on slightly

nsr sus bumpstop missing

osf coil spring fouling inner arch

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 Jun 2015 91,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakedisc inner faces starting to corrode

hi-level brake lamp in op ??

nsf brake hanging on slightly

nsr sus bumpstop missing

osf coil spring fouling inner arch

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,860 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,206 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 76,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,493 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,574 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,650 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 LRE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRE, 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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What year was EO54 LRE registered?

EO54 LRE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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