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EY54 XCG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,042 mi
Last recorded103,042 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 98,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe at join to cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Tyre tread perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,043 miles

both rear bump stops incomplete

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish in tread pattern

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,043 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops incomplete

both rear tyres starting to perrish in tread pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,920 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,129 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,685 miles

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

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)

front wishbone bushes split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,441 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 41,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,314 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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EY54 XCG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EY54 XCG, 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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EY54 XCG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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