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PE54 ECV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 124,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,334 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 110,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 110,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 96,389 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 87,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper splitting

Pass 11 May 2015 84,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,002 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,002 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 76,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 70,391 miles

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces not weakening the disc

Fail 9 May 2012 70,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces not weakening the disc

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,471 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 53,306 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 53,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,602 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,578 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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PE54 ECV 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 61.9%.

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 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 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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