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PE54 ECF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,398 mi
Last recorded129,398 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 129,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,294 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,277 miles

Nearside 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 112,400 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 103,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

vehicle has mud on under side

Fail 28 Feb 2013 95,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

vehicle has mud on under side

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Signs of possable fuel leak not leaking at time of test

Under side of vehicle is covered in mud

Fail 1 Mar 2012 88,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Signs of possable fuel leak not leaking at time of test

Under side of vehicle is covered in mud

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,937 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front brake disc's inner face poor surface condition.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,848 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,103 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 56,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PE54 ECF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 PE54 ECF, 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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PE54 ECF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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