MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,614 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
Centre Upper brake light inop
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
(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
(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
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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