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DU54 ELC

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,409 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,376 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,191 miles

o/s/r tyre irrepairable puncture

Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,191 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre irrepairable puncture

Pass 18 May 2009 42,035 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 42,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2008 34,612 miles

front brake discs worn close to limit

front pads close to limit

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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DU54 ELC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU54 ELC, 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 DU54 ELC registered?

DU54 ELC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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