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DF53 VTG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,172 mi
Last recorded71,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,172 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 71,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Mar 2014 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,844 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,536 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,514 miles

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

drivers side wiper slight split but clearing veiw

n/s/f and o/s/f discs slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bush slightly deteriated

water leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

drivers side wiper slight split but clearing veiw

n/s/f and o/s/f discs slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bush slightly deteriated

water leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,754 miles

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

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,122 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 VTG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

DF53 VTG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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