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DF53 VBN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,433 mi
Last recorded47,433 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,433 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 29,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 29,107 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 28,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 27,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 26,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,092 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 26,070 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,118 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

n/s/rtyre tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,150 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 22,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,872 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,945 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 20,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,760 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,626 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,550 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 8,190 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 VBN 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 81%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

DF53 VBN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DF53 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 VBN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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