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DN53 LLJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,645 mi
Last recorded97,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,645 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 97,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,033 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,870 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,823 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,806 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,705 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,225 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 29,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,906 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 15,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,652 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 11,252 miles

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,252 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 8,319 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 LLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

DN53 LLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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