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EY54 XJU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,074 mi
Last recorded119,074 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,074 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 119,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,450 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,709 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,170 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,679 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,679 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 76,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,038 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 67,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,476 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,784 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 29,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XJU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XJU, 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 XJU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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