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DF53 OEW

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,392 mi
Last recorded85,392 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,913 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2013 66,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,934 miles

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

exhaust rear bracket corroded

n/s/r tyre tread splits

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,693 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight wall cracks

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,762 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limits

front wipers worn

leak on gearbox & engine

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle

wear on front brake discs & offside front brake sticking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,883 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,818 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,167 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 OEW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DF53 OEW, 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 DF53 OEW registered?

DF53 OEW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is DF53 OEW safe to buy?

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