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PE54 XCN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,336 mi
Last recorded83,336 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 XCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust blow

injector noise

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,829 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 82,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,795 miles

injector noise

small exhaust blow

Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

injector noise

small exhaust blow

Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,015 miles

play o/s/f ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2021 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer clamp snapped

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 79,469 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer clamp snapped

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,189 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust supported ok

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,113 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,127 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 9,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,580 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 XCN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XCN, 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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What year was PE54 XCN registered?

PE54 XCN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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