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DN53 VAD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,565 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 84,632 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 79,841 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,841 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre is perishing on outer wall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,448 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

long travel on handbrake..

offside front & rear brakes slightly binding,,

rear exaust system deteriorated..

Fail 4 Feb 2012 62,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on handbrake..

offside front & rear brakes slightly binding,,

rear exaust system deteriorated..

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,877 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,849 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,474 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 VAD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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