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DF53 VBO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,098 mi
Last recorded122,098 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 122,098 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,767 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 115,425 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 115,424 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,476 miles

off side rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,476 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty at rear

Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,074 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty at rear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,753 miles

high level rear brake light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2009 70,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 58,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,909 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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 VBO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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