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DE54 VJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,335 mi
Last recorded63,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,706 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,329 miles

both front and offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,991 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Noise from brake pedal assembly

Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,493 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 16,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE54 VJJ, 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 DE54 VJJ registered?

DE54 VJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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