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DC53 NWB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,578 mi
Last recorded55,578 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 55,578 miles

Drivers door external control deteriorated, function ok

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 55,578 miles

Drivers door external control deteriorated, function ok

Pass 13 May 2011 50,345 miles

Front brake disc's appear to look worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 41,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust silencer leaking slightly rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,271 miles

damaged nearside front wing offside rear wing offside door and bonnet

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 33,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

damaged nearside front wing offside rear wing offside door and bonnet

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,574 miles

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

O/S Front & N/S Rear tyres perrishing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 NWB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

DC53 NWB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2004.

Is DC53 NWB safe to buy?

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