CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU53 VPF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,084 mi
Last recorded55,084 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,084 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 55,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 45,991 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,369 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded and split slightly blowing at rear silencer

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,655 miles

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and slight insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 21,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 21,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU53 VPF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU53 VPF?

You can check the full history of DU53 VPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU53 VPF registered?

DU53 VPF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is DU53 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 VPF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU53 VPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU53 VPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.