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DC53 HTP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,551 mi
Last recorded87,551 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,329 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,881 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,284 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,801 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 62,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

both side repeaters losing colour

rear exhaust box corroded,peeling and small blow

service light on

Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,452 miles

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

central stop light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,452 miles

central stop light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,045 miles

clutch bitting high

Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,187 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both nearside tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished/cracking on outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,187 miles

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

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

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

both nearside tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished/cracking on outer edge of tread

Pass 7 Feb 2009 39,272 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 32,981 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,672 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 HTP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

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

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