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DC53 EVL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/r tyre perishing and scrubbing inner edge

oil leak

tailbox corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 105,737 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,097 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,585 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,585 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,397 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,397 miles

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

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

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

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 EVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

DC53 EVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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