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DA54 OUF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 OUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 102,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (ends) (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Excessive underbody surface corrosion

Exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,554 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back outer outer skin slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back outer outer skin slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,034 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 80,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,925 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,883 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,911 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,474 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,106 miles

2 x wipers deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,106 miles

2 x wipers deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,164 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,722 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,231 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 15,634 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2007 15,634 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked fully due to child seat fitted

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 OUF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OUF, 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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DA54 OUF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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