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DF53 SYR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,104 mi
Last recorded74,104 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 SYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,168 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 71,214 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,979 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 69,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,246 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,246 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

High level stop lamp not working.

Fail 27 May 2011 51,150 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 51,150 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,066 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 46,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,963 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 SYR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

DF53 SYR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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