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PE54 VEU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,985 mi
Last recorded119,985 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 VEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,985 miles

both front tyres low tread and worn on inner edges

clutch biting point high

nearside front suspension top mount noisy

Fail 26 Oct 2020 119,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cracked through to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres low tread and worn on inner edges

clutch biting point high

nearside front suspension top mount noisy

Pass 2 May 2019 113,162 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 113,126 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 98,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 93,774 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,574 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 85,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 81,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,244 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 77,243 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 73,190 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)

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

engine noise

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,018 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 VEU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PE54 VEU, 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 VEU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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