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EY54 XYU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,393 mi
Last recorded73,393 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,393 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,393 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,683 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,170 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

N/S/R tyre poor condition

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

O/S inner c.v gaiter poor condition

O/S/F tyre poor condition

O/S/R tyre poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,170 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs poor condition

N/S/R tyre poor condition

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

O/S inner c.v gaiter poor condition

O/S/F tyre poor condition

O/S/R tyre poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,419 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,256 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,693 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 XYU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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