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DN53 WVC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 66,676 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 66,674 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch touching tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 66,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to security of headlamp (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure + damage to rear of light unit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front splash guard loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

front lower bumper + grille loose

offside front fog lamp n/w + lens damage

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 49,753 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 41,739 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 41,735 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,667 miles

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

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

bonnet relaese handle broken

offside rear under tray loose

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,389 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,875 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front tyre very close / on legal limits worn on shoulders

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 27,875 miles

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

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front tyre very close / on legal limits worn on shoulders

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,497 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 19,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,755 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust box / o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Mar 2010 13,720 miles

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

some corrosion to rear exhaust box / o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,259 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,225 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 7,986 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 WVC 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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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