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DN53 JWW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,081 mi
Last recorded111,081 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside doorlock missing/fault

Oil leak ()

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2016 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside doorlock missing/fault

Oil leak ()

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,224 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 103,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,804 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 878,885 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 87,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,168 miles

exhaust system statrting to deteriate

heavy oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system statrting to deteriate

heavy oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,898 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,035 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 22,733 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 JWW 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 58.8%.

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 JWW, 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 JWW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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