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DC53 AOR

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,563 mi
Last recorded63,563 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AOR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

bonnet stay missing.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,495 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,850 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 49,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,518 miles

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

o/s/headlamp unit damp inside

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,466 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 34,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,907 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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DC53 AOR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DC53 AOR, 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 DC53 AOR registered?

DC53 AOR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is DC53 AOR safe to buy?

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