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DF53 VCG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,054 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,104 miles

nearside drive shaft seal has slight leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,751 miles

both wipers torn slightly

exhaust rear box getting corroded

o/s headlight wet inside

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,178 miles

exhaust rear box getting corroded

o/s headlight wet inside lens

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear box getting corroded

o/s headlight wet inside lens

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,056 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracking n/s worse

exhaust rear box getting deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2012 39,056 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking n/s worse

exhaust rear box getting deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 21,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,214 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 16,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,804 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,098 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,634 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 10,634 miles

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

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 VCG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

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

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