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DC53 DVU

2004 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

248,927 mi
Last recorded248,927 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C470,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 248,927 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to n/s/f bumper

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

fuel flap missing

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f fog light surround broken

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil leak on engine

rear wiper split

spare tyre flat

windscreen scratched on n/s

Fail 22 Apr 2014 248,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to n/s/f bumper

engine management light on

front discs corroding and thin on the inside edges

front number plate cracked

fuel flap missing

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f fog light surround broken

n/s/r brake flexi hose deteriorating

o/s side repeator starting to show white light

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil leak on engine

rear wiper split

spare tyre flat

windscreen scratched on n/s

Pass 17 Apr 2013 241,544 miles

fuel flap missing

n/s/ washer jet blocked

n/s/f & side repeaters showing white light

n/s/f brake pad wearing thin

both front brake discs wearing thin on inner faces

corrosion on front coil springs

damage to n/s/f bumper

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit & scuffed on outer edge

o/s/r door will not open from inside

oil leak on engine

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 232,835 miles

both front disc lipped

both rear bump stops deteriorating

both rear doors wont open from inside

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

fuel flap missing

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer side wall

n/s/f indicator starting to show white light

windscreen scratched on passenger side

Fail 17 Apr 2012 232,800 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front disc lipped

both rear bump stops deteriorating

both rear doors wont open from inside

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

fuel flap missing

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer side wall

n/s/f indicator starting to show white light

windscreen scratched on passenger side

Fail 4 May 2011 225,030 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs & pads worn low

n/s/f drop link boot split

o/s/r mud flap loose

scuffing to o/s/r & n/s/f tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2011 225,030 miles

front discs & pads worn low

n/s/f drop link boot split

o/s/r mud flap loose

scuffing to o/s/r & n/s/f tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2010 215,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r shock absorber weak

scratching to windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 215,736 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weak

scratching to windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2009 205,924 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

fuel flap missing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 193,967 miles

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 May 2007 181,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 138,983 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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DC53 DVU is a 2004 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC53 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC53 DVU registered?

DC53 DVU is a 2004 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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