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AV54 DNF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,788 mi
Last recorded96,788 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,815 miles

nearside number plate light cover missing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 84,814 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside number plate light cover missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 77,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,036 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,338 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,155 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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AV54 DNF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV54 DNF, 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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AV54 DNF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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