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DN53 WWB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 96,227 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,149 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 94,136 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 92,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 90,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,968 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,415 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,425 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,678 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,931 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,090 miles

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

n/s/front door checkstrap missing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,667 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 44,666 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,461 miles

back box outter skin rubbing on coil/spring.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,461 miles

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

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

back box outter skin rubbing on coil/spring.

o/s inner wing/cover on anti/rll bar.

under/tray rubbing on o/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,241 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 38,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,359 miles

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)

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 WWB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

DN53 WWB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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