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EX54 DXZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,011 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,559 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,707 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 97,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,884 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 83,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,023 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 72,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,922 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 DXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX54 DXZ registered?

EX54 DXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is EX54 DXZ safe to buy?

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