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DE54 JZT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 123,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 113,040 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn and n/s/f outer face has possible contamination (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror temporary repair

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 105,110 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high won't adjust any lower (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn and n/s/f outer face has possible contamination (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror temporary repair

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush started to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,369 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 100,369 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 95,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,378 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine oil leak

heater blower stays on

n/s/r childs seat fitted

o/s/f inner tie rod arm has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine oil leak

heater blower stays on

n/s/r childs seat fitted

o/s/f inner tie rod arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer outer skin rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,877 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Oct 2013 77,877 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,604 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,761 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 1 Nov 2011 65,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,426 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,203 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,821 miles

front wiper blade ends split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,991 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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DE54 JZT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JZT, 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 DE54 JZT registered?

DE54 JZT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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