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DC53 OAO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 OAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 53,248 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on nearside rear disc

Pass 10 May 2011 48,536 miles

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

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

brake pedal rod worn and sticking

o/s and n/s inner front discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 42,968 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,968 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,959 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,165 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 OAO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

DC53 OAO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2004.

Is DC53 OAO safe to buy?

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