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OE54 DLZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,511 mi
Last recorded75,511 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 75,511 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,872 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,872 miles

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,385 miles

Nearside washer jet-not working properly

Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central exhaust silencer poor corroded/coming apart

Nearside washer jet-not working properly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer shelling

Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front small tear in blade

rear exhaust silencer shelling

Pass 11 May 2016 63,870 miles

Centre silencer starting to shell

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear silencer rear bracket missing, system still supported

can't open tailgate from outside of vehicle, opened using diagnostic tool

coolant level below minimum

Pass 11 May 2015 60,107 miles

Boot does not open.

Centre silencer starting to shell.

Rear exhaust support arm missing but system is still adequately supported.

Rear silencer Shelling.

Reverse light inop.

Pass 15 May 2014 56,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust bracket corroded away

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

rear No plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Apr 2011 45,239 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,208 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 34,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,963 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 DLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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