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DY54 XTB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,925 mi
Last recorded78,925 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill is heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill is heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,585 miles

O/S sill corroded but not excessive

suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S sill corroded but not excessive

suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,345 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,056 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,056 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,482 miles

miner oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

miner oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,026 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,377 miles

miner oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 54,377 miles

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

miner oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,327 miles

Oil leak

all three wiper blades split but clear screen

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,327 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all three wiper blades split but clear screen

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,475 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 42,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,848 miles

advise near side tyre

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 XTB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DY54 XTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY54 XTB registered?

DY54 XTB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is DY54 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 XTB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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