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EY54 XLA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,187 mi
Last recorded77,187 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 77,187 miles

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Fail 14 May 2015 77,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre edge worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 13 May 2014 68,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 May 2014 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 May 2013 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 57,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,690 miles

Front bonnet has slight damage

ns roof trim has slight damage at front

os front wing has slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,761 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,071 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 XLA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EY54 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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