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DY53 VBX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,054 mi
Last recorded127,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (border pass)

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

both rear tyres have low tread

both side repeators faded

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,122 miles

coil spring appears broken

Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,464 miles

Offside Rear indicator faded

front indicators faded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 113,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,767 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

exhaust back box corroded.

front brake pads worn.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,137 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 97,122 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,336 miles

slight play in o/s front anti roll link rod.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,083 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,331 miles

front brake discs worn.

n/s front anti roll bar link rod play.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,594 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 50,594 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 33,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

drivers seat belt starting to fluff. †rear wiper blade split. †o/s side repeator fading. †n/s front tyre low.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,942 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fluff. †rear wiper blade split. †o/s side repeator fading. †n/s front tyre low.

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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DY53 VBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY53 VBX, 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 DY53 VBX registered?

DY53 VBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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