CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF53 SZV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,868 mi
Last recorded61,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 61,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,364 miles

Central Rear exhaust box s deterating

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,196 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,183 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 52,183 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 50,466 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 50,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 48,063 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing to limit

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 May 2012 48,053 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing to limit

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,343 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,823 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 32,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,080 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF53 SZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF53 SZV?

You can check the full history of DF53 SZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF53 SZV registered?

DF53 SZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DF53 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 SZV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF53 SZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF53 SZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.