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DN53 JWU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,628 mi
Last recorded72,628 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 72,628 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 72,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 66,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,725 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 59,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 57,110 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,110 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine managment light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,450 miles

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,450 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,116 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,932 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 JWU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JWU, 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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What year was DN53 JWU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DN53 JWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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