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DY54 EPA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,977 mi
Last recorded125,977 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 EPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 125,977 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 119,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 112,470 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and osr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 112,470 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and osr (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 108,452 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 105,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 99,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 92,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,439 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,196 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 36,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,367 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,669 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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DY54 EPA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DY54 EPA, 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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DY54 EPA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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