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DN53 UOO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,876 mi
Last recorded106,876 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 106,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,015 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 100,873 miles

Emissions not tested failed BET aborted due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre worn almost to core on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l light on

Fail 25 Jul 2017 93,038 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as offside ,suspect tracking fault (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70-14 sunny fitted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pin holed (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

auxiliary belt fraying

engine management fault warning lamp lit

Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 86,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,168 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,168 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,831 miles

front brake discs worn and coroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 55,641 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and coroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,220 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded both sides

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,218 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded both sides

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,063 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 UOO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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