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DC53 HTL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,770 mi
Last recorded100,770 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,770 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 100,770 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,581 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,581 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,249 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,786 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,781 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,823 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 49,823 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,278 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 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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DC53 HTL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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