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DF53 VTL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 80,614 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated

Coolant discoloured

Cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Engine oil leak

High level brake light inop

Nearside rear outer sill soft but not holed

Offside rear indicator discoloured

Offside rear tyre badly cracking and worn on outer edge

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 May 2018 80,614 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front lower suspension arm bushes heavily deteriorated

Coolant discoloured

Cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Engine oil leak

High level brake light inop

Nearside rear outer sill soft but not holed

Offside rear indicator discoloured

Offside rear tyre badly cracking and worn on outer edge

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,339 miles

Both front tyre worn barley on inside edges and low on tread (2mm)

Both rear flexi brake pipes deteriated

Coolant dis-coloured ( black)

High level brake light inop

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear wiper split

Slight play both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,339 miles

Both front tyre worn barley on inside edges and low on tread (2mm)

Both rear flexi brake pipes deteriated

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Coolant dis-coloured ( black)

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

High level brake light inop

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear wiper split

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Offside (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,074 miles

Centre Upper brake light inop

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 58,444 miles

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

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

center brake light inop

front tyers earing on inside edges

middle and back box starting too corrode

Fail 20 May 2015 58,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

center brake light inop

front tyers earing on inside edges

middle and back box starting too corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,447 miles

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

high level brake bulb inop

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,200 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,442 miles

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

(2d)The presenter of the vehicle is reminded that only loose tool and equipment necessary for use with the vehicle should be present at the time of taking your vehicle for an mot test,

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth is worn down to 1.67mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out within a reasonable period of time

therefore all other items should be removed from the vehicle before presenting.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 39,436 miles

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

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is damaged,but not likely at the time of examination to permit the ingress of dirt

(2d)The presenter of the vehicle is reminded that only loose tool and equipment necessary for use with the vehicle should be present at the time of taking your vehicle for an mot test,

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth is worn down to 1.67mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out within a reasonable period of time

therefore all other items should be removed from the vehicle before presenting.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,917 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp(s) do not operate when the service brake is applied.

(1.8B,2)The offside dipped beam horizontal alignment is seat at the lower limit of 2.0%.The lamp has now been adjusted.(PRS)

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty

(7.1.1a)The centre exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measureing device did not register a signal and therefore has been bypassed,whereby a sunjective assessment has been carried out in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,917 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp(s) do not operate when the service brake is applied.

(1.8B,2)The offside dipped beam horizontal alignment is seat at the lower limit of 2.0%.The lamp has now been adjusted.(PRS)

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty

(7.1.1a)The centre exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measureing device did not register a signal and therefore has been bypassed,whereby a sunjective assessment has been carried out in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,453 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 VTL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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