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DV53 CVH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,482 mi
Last recorded81,482 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,482 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 77,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 59,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,457 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 48,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,859 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 41,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 33,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,124 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,534 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 16,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 16,302 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 11,805 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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DV53 CVH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DV53 CVH, 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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DV53 CVH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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