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LL53 DNO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,727 mi
Last recorded132,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 DNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 132,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 132,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,303 miles

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

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 123,076 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 123,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,235 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 113,922 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,922 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 111,615 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 104,853 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 95,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,844 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,603 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,150 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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LL53 DNO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL53 DNO, 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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LL53 DNO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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