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DV54 SNF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,411 mi
Last recorded214,411 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 SNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 214,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 206,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 199,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 190,872 miles

accident damage to offside front wing

exhaust centre heat sheild insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2014 190,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

accident damage to offside front wing

exhaust centre heat sheild insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2013 179,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 179,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine undertrays insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 161,872 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 145,649 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s sill/floor

engine oil leaks

front suspension has a knock when driven but,no free play detected on test

Fail 26 Apr 2011 145,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s sill/floor

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2010 121,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

dent in n/s/rear wheel arch/door/sill

knock on rack and pinion /steering slightly stiff/has slightly reduced power steering operation

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

oil leak on engine

slight noise on rear hubs

Fail 29 Apr 2010 121,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

dent in n/s/rear wheel arch/door/sill

knock on rack and pinion /steering slightly stiff/has slightly reduced power steering operation

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

oil leak on engine

slight noise on rear hubs

Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Nov 2007 64,387 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

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 SNF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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