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MD53 DJU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 DJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,390 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,390 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,269 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 19,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,508 miles

advise both front brake discs

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,104 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 57,000 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,188 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 52,089 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,859 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,858 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 33,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F wiper blade

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,649 miles

O/S/F wiper blade

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,556 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,382 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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MD53 DJU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MD53 DJU, 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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What year was MD53 DJU registered?

MD53 DJU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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