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DF53 VDE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,288 mi
Last recorded66,288 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 66,288 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 66,288 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Strut top bearing rough

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 66,265 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,324 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,145 miles

front mounts feel slightly tight.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 43,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front mounts feel slightly tight.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,278 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cracking.

Offside Rear side wall cracking.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,461 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 30,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,637 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 VDE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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