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DC53 NVN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,547 mi
Last recorded78,547 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 75,328 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is heavily scrubbing inner edge

steering wheel is not straight and is pulling to the left (advise tracking)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre brake light not working

offside front tyre is heavily scrubbing inner edge

steering wheel is not straight and is pulling to the left (advise tracking)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,444 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. engine oil level on minimum

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. engine oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,801 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 49,801 miles

front brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,612 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,763 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 NVN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

DC53 NVN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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