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DU54 ELH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,553 mi
Last recorded61,553 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 ELH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 61,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 61,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,828 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

rear tyres and offside front tyre heavily cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2013 22,814 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,814 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,275 miles

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

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

hi vis stop lamp segments not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 22,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

hi vis stop lamp segments not working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,494 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking,

Fail 30 Aug 2011 21,474 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking,

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,221 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s diff seal leaking gear oil

Fail 25 Aug 2009 17,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s diff seal leaking gear oil

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,865 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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DU54 ELH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DU54 ELH, 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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DU54 ELH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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