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DA54 OTZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,945 mi
Last recorded112,945 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 OTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SIDELAMP VERY DIM

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,936 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn HEAVY CORROSION TO INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SIDELAMP VERY DIM

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,179 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,203 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,203 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,630 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,207 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,766 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,675 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,217 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,062 miles

front tyres side walls perished

Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,296 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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DA54 OTZ 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 63.2%.

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 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 DA54 OTZ, 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 DA54 OTZ registered?

DA54 OTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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