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DC53 JDU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,975 mi
Last recorded54,975 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,975 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 34,343 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,093 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 29,823 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,025 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 26,025 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,977 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 21,977 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,969 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 14,903 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 14,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,156 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 JDU 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 75%.

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

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