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DE54 WLN

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,075 mi
Last recorded169,075 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 WLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 169,075 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 60,608 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)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,694 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,687 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,112 miles

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

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2012 33,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,523 miles

n/s headlamp full of water

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and in poor condition

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,804 miles

n/s/f indicator is full of water

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyre screw in the tread

Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f indicator is full of water

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyre screw in the tread

Fail 7 May 2009 27,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have a tread depth of 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 7 May 2009 27,658 miles

both front tyres have a tread depth of 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,076 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 16,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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