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DN53 UOU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,440 mi
Last recorded142,440 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 142,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion throughout

Fail 30 Oct 2019 142,440 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion throughout

Pass 3 Jan 2018 141,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 138,865 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,815 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2016 119,813 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2014 117,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2013 108,233 miles

nearside headlamp lens loose

Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2012 90,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear doors do not open from inside

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2011 79,832 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 79,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,459 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,459 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,823 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 UOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UOU, 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 UOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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