MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slight corrosion (3.5.1i)
Centre exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre cracked on shoulders
o/s/r wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre cracked on shoulders
o/s/r wheel bearing noisy
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DC53 HTL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?
DC53 HTL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.
Is DC53 HTL safe to buy?
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