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EN53 DCF

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,235 mi
Last recorded93,235 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 93,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 93,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,851 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,851 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,571 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,148 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,632 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both bump stops are missing

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,963 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,746 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,405 miles

exhaust deteriating

front tyres cracking and deteriating

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack and deteriate

Fail 14 Dec 2011 47,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack and deteriate

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,868 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,755 miles

near side rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

engine light on

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,413 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,450 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 31,450 miles

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

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

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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EN53 DCF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN53 DCF, 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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EN53 DCF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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