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DU54 JNL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,999 mi
Last recorded94,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,999 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,863 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 81,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,493 miles

anti roll bar link has slight play

both front tytre worn on inner edge

near side ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2014 70,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner, 2mm

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner, 2mm

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,542 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,542 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box outter caing corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,695 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,480 miles

both front discs lipped and corroded

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

slight blow fron center box

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,788 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,389 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,389 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 25,994 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,994 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 JNL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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