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DC53 HNU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 HNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,010 miles

Central stop light inoperative

Fail 10 Feb 2022 51,009 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central stop light inoperative

Fail 30 Oct 2021 50,647 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear back box cover corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2021 50,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear back box cover corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 17 Jan 2019 49,768 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light inoperative

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,190 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,344 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,181 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,924 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box and support bracket

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,762 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,832 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,843 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,685 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 HNU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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