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DK54 XCY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,369 mi
Last recorded70,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 XCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,369 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 70,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring incorrectly fitted (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,698 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Offside Rear Rear tyre has slight splits in sidewall

Fail 14 Jan 2017 60,698 miles

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

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Offside Rear Rear tyre has slight splits in sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2016 60,620 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advice engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,013 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,013 miles

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level stop light inop

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,395 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,177 miles

Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 31,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,811 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 25,811 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,095 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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DK54 XCY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK54 XCY, 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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DK54 XCY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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