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EX54 DVY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 106,309 miles

Nearside repeater lens missing

Fail 4 Jun 2021 106,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Pass 22 Jun 2020 105,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 105,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 101,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear bump stops missing.

corrosion to near side outer door sill.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 99,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear bump stops missing.

corrosion to near side outer door sill.

Pass 31 May 2017 96,062 miles

Nearside Front small bulge on outer side wall

Nearside Front tyre valve perished.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,247 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,247 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,313 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,619 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished.

front and rear bumper damaged.

front brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 79,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished.

front and rear bumper damaged.

front brake discs heavily corroded.

front brake pads look very low.

n/s headlamp adjuster motor is always running.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,856 miles

BOTH rear suspension bumps stops are missing.

Front anti-roll bar neaside link has slight play in a ball joint.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate is damaged.

Rear silencer is deteriorating.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

BOTH rear suspension bumps stops are missing.

Front anti-roll bar neaside link has slight play in a ball joint.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate is damaged.

Rear silencer is deteriorating.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,273 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,698 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear registration plate damaged.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,473 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 39,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE Front brake pads wearing low

ADVISE N/S and O/S front tyre worn to 3mm

ADVISE N/S door mirrer cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,485 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,485 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,756 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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EX54 DVY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EX54 DVY, 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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EX54 DVY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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