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DV54 AYZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 AYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 84,808 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,972 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,682 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 62,682 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,116 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,838 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Could not been seen via wheel trim (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 54,826 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lamba high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Could not been seen via wheel trim (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 51,468 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 51,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear silencer damaged/deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 46,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear silencer damaged/deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,282 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,180 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,272 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,236 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,565 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,064 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,826 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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DV54 AYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DV54 AYZ, 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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DV54 AYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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