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DC53 EVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,095 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,519 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump itself is corroded advise investigate and replace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,345 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace asap (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn check tracking? 165/70-14 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 85,345 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace asap (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn check tracking? 165/70-14 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working note bulb holder corroded (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,109 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,502 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 67,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside jet (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,957 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,844 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box deteriated slightly

imbalance on rear footbrake

Fail 13 Nov 2012 55,844 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box deteriated slightly

imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,077 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,617 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,507 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 EVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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