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DC54 AFK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 AFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,048 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 124,031 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 116,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,858 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,587 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 105,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,002 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,002 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,621 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,364 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,985 miles

advise air bag light on

advise exhaust boxes heavily corroded

advise park brake travel getting high

advise surface corrosion to brake disc outer cercumference

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,985 miles

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

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)

advise air bag light on

advise exhaust boxes heavily corroded

advise park brake travel getting high

advise surface corrosion to brake disc outer cercumference

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,550 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 44,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,156 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,156 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 26,540 miles

ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS S/CORROSION

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,540 miles

ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS S/CORROSION

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,934 miles

advise:front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2008 17,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise:front brake discs pitted and corroded

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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DC54 AFK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 DC54 AFK, 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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DC54 AFK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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