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EX54 DVT

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,096 mi
Last recorded65,096 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,096 miles

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

condensation to offside headlight

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2024 65,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

condensation to offside headlight

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,009 miles

Offside Front condensation to headlight

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,877 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 60,877 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,165 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,528 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,063 miles

exhaust at rear deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,063 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust at rear deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,212 miles

rear tyres wearing low and perished

Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine light on

rear tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 37,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,654 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,343 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,294 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,036 miles

Rear screen washer jet missing so not aim on glass.

Rear silencer outer skin coming away from box also very weak to seam.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,346 miles

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

boot floor damaged

high level brake light not working

n/s/f wiper blade splitting on ends

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wiper blade not clearing as it should

o/s/f wiper blade splitting on ends

rear crash bar damaged

rear wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,315 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,451 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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EX54 DVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX54 DVT, 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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EX54 DVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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