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DF53 VCN

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,169 mi
Last recorded110,169 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 110,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine mount has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,952 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has lots of cracking to the outside sidewall advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s/ and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

high level stop lamp inoperative possibly disconnected

Fail 28 Dec 2018 102,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chalked area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chalked area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has lots of cracking to the outside sidewall advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s/ and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

high level stop lamp inoperative possibly disconnected

Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs o/s/f and n/s/f corroded inner faces slight

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing rubber mount

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear high level brake light not working

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 89,202 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear high level brake light not working

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slighty binding

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,315 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slighty binding

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,425 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 76,422 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,817 miles

Centre Section Exhaust Corroded.

Exhaust Tailpipe Corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Strap Corroded and Broken.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 71,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Section Exhaust Corroded.

Exhaust Tailpipe Corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Strap Corroded and Broken.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,194 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe Section Corroded.

Tailpipe Support Strap Corroded and Broken.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 57,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust Tailpipe Section Corroded.

Tailpipe Support Strap Corroded and Broken.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

high visibility stoplamp inoperative

offside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 36,302 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,557 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,658 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 10,800 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 VCN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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