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DC53 AOZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AOZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,953 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,971 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,639 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge 185/60/15

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,639 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge 185/60/15

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,349 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when required

(1.3.2e)The offside rear fog lamp lens has previously had a temporary repair carried out to the lens,which does not affect the illumination of the lamp

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp is internally contaminated with water,not seriously affecting the illumination,but making alignment difficult to correctly establish

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a seepage of fluid present

(2c)There is as presence of engine oil indicating that a seepage is present

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face is corroded

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.81mm

(6.2B.1a)The offside front driver's door check strap is malfunctioning

(7.1.1)The rear exhaust silencer support strap is excessively deteriorated/detached

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(8.3.1b)The windscreen offside has a none transparent circular disc greater than 40mm secured to the windscreen,which does not appear to be materially affecting the drivers view of the road without other items secured to it.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 23 Mar 2015 41,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when required

(1.3.2e)The offside rear fog lamp lens has previously had a temporary repair carried out to the lens,which does not affect the illumination of the lamp

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp is internally contaminated with water,not seriously affecting the illumination,but making alignment difficult to correctly establish

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a seepage of fluid present

(2c)There is as presence of engine oil indicating that a seepage is present

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face is corroded

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.81mm

(6.2B.1a)The offside front driver's door check strap is malfunctioning

(7.1.1)The rear exhaust silencer support strap is excessively deteriorated/detached

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of the inspection

(8.3.1b)The windscreen offside has a none transparent circular disc greater than 40mm secured to the windscreen,which does not appear to be materially affecting the drivers view of the road without other items secured to it.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,200 miles

(1.3.2e)The offside rear Fog Lamp lens is damaged and had a temporary repair carried out perpendicular to the illumination output of the lamp

(1.4A.2f)the nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)the offside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp lens is deteriorating and now resulting in the illumination of the lamp being affected

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items of luggage left within the vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an inspection

(4.0)During the Pre-Checks the front tyre pressures were found to be below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations,it is recommended that regular checks of the tyres and pressures are carried out

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted except the nearside rear wheel

(6.2B.1a)The offside front drivers door check-strap does not function as intended

(7.1.2a)the centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of inspection

(7.1.2a)the rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of inspection

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that the drivers view of the road must be kept clear from any obstructions likely to affect the drivers view of the road

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

(1.3.2e)The offside rear Fog Lamp lens is damaged and had a temporary repair carried out perpendicular to the illumination output of the lamp

(1.4A.2f)the nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)the offside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp lens is deteriorating and now resulting in the illumination of the lamp being affected

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items of luggage left within the vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an inspection

(4.0)During the Pre-Checks the front tyre pressures were found to be below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations,it is recommended that regular checks of the tyres and pressures are carried out

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted except the nearside rear wheel

(6.2B.1a)The offside front drivers door check-strap does not function as intended

(7.1.2a)the centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of inspection

(7.1.2a)the rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of inspection

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that the drivers view of the road must be kept clear from any obstructions likely to affect the drivers view of the road

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,268 miles

(1.3.2d)The offside rear Fog Lamp lens perpendicular to the rear is slightly damaged and had a temporary repair carried out at some point in time.

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated

(2.4C.1a)The nearside rear suspension spring behind the protective covering is corroding

(2.4C.1a)The offside rear suspension spring behind the protective covering is corroding

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted except the nearside rear wheel.

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak at the time of examination

(8.2.2)The nearside windscreen wiper blade is splitting at the ends

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror and any items secured to the swept area of the windscreen that are greater than 040mm diameter should not be fitted

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,364 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,844 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp(s) fitted into the rear loading door do not illuminate when the door is open,it appears that a fault is present and they require a repair service

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly,it appears the tyre will soon require renewal

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly,it appears the tyre will soon require renewal

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre sectional width is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre sectional width is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels except the nearside rear have trims fitted

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 22,819 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,225 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 AOZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DC53 AOZ, 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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DC53 AOZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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