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DN53 UZY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,605 mi
Last recorded40,605 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 40,605 miles

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

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

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

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)

advice front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,209 miles

near side front and off side front brake disks are slightly pitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 36,209 miles

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

near side front and off side front brake disks are slightly pitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

(strong advisory)offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and deteriorating.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,154 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 UZY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

DN53 UZY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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