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DN53 JWJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,297 mi
Last recorded116,297 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 116,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition, small holes in it. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front wheelarch liner insecure.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 116,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear main brake pipe corroded (at side of fuel tank). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded One brake pipe corroded at ABS pump. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded near rear suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition, small holes in it. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front wheelarch liner insecure.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,668 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 105,373 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,424 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 100,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,490 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 96,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,987 miles

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

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

engine has a slight oil leak

o/s/f headlight lens has slight condensation

Fail 3 Feb 2016 88,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine has a slight oil leak

o/s/f headlight lens has slight condensation

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,357 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 82,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,496 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust section has slight deterioration

Fail 24 Jan 2014 75,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust section has slight deterioration

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,642 miles

center exhaust has slight deterioation

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre has slight age cracks to the outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 68,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust has slight deterioation

center stop light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre has slight age cracks to the outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,319 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,368 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust back silencer box corroided (not leaking)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,368 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust back silencer box corroided (not leaking)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,576 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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DN53 JWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DN53 JWJ, 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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DN53 JWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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