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EY54 XZE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,358 mi
Last recorded106,358 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,569 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,968 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2012 87,816 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

gear stick very stiff

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear exhaust box badly corroded

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 23 Dec 2012 87,816 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

gear stick very stiff

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear exhaust box badly corroded

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,226 miles

Engine coolant level very low

Front brake discs are worn and very corroded

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing very noisie

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine coolant level very low

Front brake discs are worn and very corroded

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing very noisie

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,636 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 76,636 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,515 miles

advise front brake pads seem low strong advise,advise wheels off brake inspection

various marks/damage around vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2008 38,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake pads seem low strong advise,advise wheels off brake inspection

various marks/damage around vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2007 32,178 miles

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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EY54 XZE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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