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AV54 DTF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,435 mi
Last recorded157,435 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,435 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

possible injector seal leaking as engine chuffs when running

Fail 6 Sep 2018 157,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

possible injector seal leaking as engine chuffs when running

Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,610 miles

Front brake imbalance of 24%

Offside front tyre smooth inside edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 150,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake imbalance of 24%

Offside front tyre smooth inside edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 118,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 111,029 miles

Engine noisey/cylinder leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,029 miles

Engine noisey/cylinder leak

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2011 102,776 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 102,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and out of shape offside rear tyre on 3mm

suspest front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,100 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s/r brake lag - 25% imbalance

rear tyres starting to lose shape

Fail 6 Sep 2010 95,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake pads worn

o/s/r brake lag - 25% imbalance

rear tyres starting to lose shape

Pass 21 Aug 2009 87,049 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 87,049 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,321 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 DTF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV54 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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