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DE54 JVF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

99,149 mi
Last recorded99,149 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All tyres wearing on edges advise tracking

Centre stop lamp out

Near side rear to front brake pipe as slight corrosion

Near side rear tyre getting low 175/65r14

Off side front door strap broken

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Injector seals leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,273 miles

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

Nearside Front rack end ply

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

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

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front rack end play

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front rack end ply

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

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

Offside Front rack end play

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf drive shaft leaking oil

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,141 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,141 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,089 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 65,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre has been run flat

Fail 1 Oct 2011 57,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre has been run flat

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,252 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,252 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet opening handle insecure

front pads look low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,634 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,634 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release lever adrift

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,902 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NS REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA

Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NS REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA

Fail 24 Sep 2007 29,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake feels rough when worked . further inspection is required

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,657 miles

handbrake feels rough when worked . further inspection is required

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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DE54 JVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 DE54 JVF, 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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DE54 JVF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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