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DC53 DVP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake/suspension/steering areas very rusty

exhaust system very rusty/corroded

oil leak

oil leake starting to get onto suspension arm rubber bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2016 121,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake/suspension/steering areas very rusty

exhaust system very rusty/corroded

oil leak

oil leake starting to get onto suspension arm rubber bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2015 114,417 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 114,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off/side front tyre worn down on inner/outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,992 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 67,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 58,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 48,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,376 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,836 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 33,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 DVP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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