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DC53 HTO

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,043 mi
Last recorded104,043 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 HTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,043 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 104,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,241 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 88,381 miles

backbox baffles loose in box

coolant leak from lower radiator hose

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,006 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 27 Dec 2014 75,974 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,649 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 67,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,217 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,633 miles

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

front discs worn + pitted from the inner sides both sides

Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,892 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,864 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 36,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,030 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 31,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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 HTO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC53 HTO registered?

DC53 HTO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DC53 HTO safe to buy?

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