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OE54 DLY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,358 mi
Last recorded110,358 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,358 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 110,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres tread edges, little low

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,014 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,525 miles

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

both front brake discs worn / corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,987 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 96,987 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,250 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 85,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,637 miles

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

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,067 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 59,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,916 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 45,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,768 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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OE54 DLY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OE54 DLY, 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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OE54 DLY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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