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DF53 GMV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,122 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,817 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Drivers door outer handle missing door can still be opened from outside

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reverse. Lights inop

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 89,817 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Reverse. Lights inop

Temp fuel cap fitted

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Drivers door outer handle missing door can still be opened from outside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 80,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 76,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour side indicator (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 53,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 35,329 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 6 Dec 2014 35,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 21 Dec 2013 16,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse lights inpoerative

spare tyre missing

Fail 14 Dec 2013 16,556 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

reverse lights inpoerative

spare tyre missing

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 16,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,880 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 13,974 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,604 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,288 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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DF53 GMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DF53 GMV, 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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DF53 GMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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