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DE54 VJL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,692 mi
Last recorded53,692 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,692 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2019 53,692 miles

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

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,390 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2018 51,390 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,315 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 48,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres cracking/perished

Exhaust corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2016 45,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,469 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,768 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,367 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,367 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 May 2010 28,903 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wall has crackes, not cordes

Pass 4 May 2010 28,903 miles

n/s/r tyre wall has crackes, not cordes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,075 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,787 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 VJL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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