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PE54 XEA

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 XEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 132,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 132,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,379 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Also lense missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Pass 8 Sep 2018 110,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,903 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 98,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,143 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,766 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 86,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,927 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,146 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper starting to split slightly at ends

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,051 miles

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

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)

rear offside , rear nearside suspension bump stops missing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,051 miles

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

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

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

rear offside , rear nearside suspension bump stops missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,027 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,636 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,154 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,316 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 XEA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XEA, 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 XEA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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