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DU54 JPV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,327 mi
Last recorded55,327 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust box coroded [not leaking gasses]

Fail 19 Dec 2023 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust box coroded [not leaking gasses]

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 51,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 46,635 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 46,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,636 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 43,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,304 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,875 miles

Front Plate Damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiperblades Clean Window But Are In Poor Condition

Fail 17 Nov 2014 33,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wiperblades Clean Window But Are In Poor Condition

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,338 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,209 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 22,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

light scratches on front windscreen

slight cracking on tread on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,571 miles

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

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

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

light scratches on front windscreen

slight cracking on tread on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,950 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,976 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 9,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,053 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 JPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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