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DU54 OEX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,895 mi
Last recorded114,895 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,895 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,921 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2019 98,921 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 98,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ***no dip beam pattern/obscure image*** (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ***outer sill corroded/holed*** (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2018 81,925 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 81,884 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,780 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,203 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,196 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,342 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear tyres approx.3mm tread

Fail 21 Feb 2012 54,341 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake discs wearing

rear tyres approx.3mm tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,836 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear tyres approx. 3mm tread --- front brake discs showing signs of wear --- slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear tyres approx. 3mm tread --- front brake discs showing signs of wear --- slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 42,640 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,401 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 OEX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

DU54 OEX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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