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DU54 JTZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,504 mi
Last recorded141,504 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 131,874 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 131,874 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 122,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 113,161 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,327 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 105,327 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,416 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,308 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,899 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,426 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,872 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,550 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 JTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

DU54 JTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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