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EX54 DXC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears ar rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low NOT ADJUSTMENT (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears ar rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,611 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,966 miles

Fuel Injector leaking at seal

Fail 11 Apr 2014 73,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel Injector leaking at seal

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,278 miles

blow at fuel injector.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,274 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroding.blow at fuel in jector.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,872 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,388 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,835 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 32,717 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,717 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 DXC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX54 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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