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DU54 UKB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,174 mi
Last recorded133,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,482 miles

N/S/R wheel rim slightly distorted. Slight corrosion outer sills.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 132,482 miles

N/S/R wheel rim slightly distorted. Slight corrosion outer sills.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,648 miles

Remainder of outer sills getting thin. Flat spot on nearside rear inner wheel rim.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 131,648 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Remainder of outer sills getting thin. Flat spot on nearside rear inner wheel rim.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,216 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 130,216 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,611 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 124,610 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,156 miles

small oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,239 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,536 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back back detereating

Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back back detereating

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,452 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,452 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,814 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 UKB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UKB, 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 UKB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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