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DL52 DDL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL52 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 52,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 52,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to front brake pipe covered in grease or other material, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear to front brake pipe covered in grease or other material, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside front/ nearside rear and offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 48,253 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE MIDDLE TO REAR OUTER SILL (MARKED) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to front brake pipe covered in grease or other material, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear to front brake pipe covered in grease or other material, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside front/ nearside rear and offside rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,927 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 41,927 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,793 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,347 miles

exhaust has minor leak and corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 32,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust has minor leak and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 31,537 miles

Central exhaust box corroded and slight leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,878 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 26,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust silencers corroded

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,844 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper rubbers starting to split

o/s/r tyre cracking badly but cords not exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,665 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,628 miles

Items on top of dashboard close to encroaching in to drivers view

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,423 miles

slightly damaged and bent out of shape n/s/f brake pipe.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,946 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 6,946 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 5,023 miles

**N/S/FRONT TYRE PERISHED & SCUFFED**

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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DL52 DDL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DL52 DDL, 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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DL52 DDL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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