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DF52KPJ
2003 CITROEN C3
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
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- Registration DF52KPJ
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
4 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 18,559 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,585 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured all front (4.4.3 (a))
20 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured all front (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,021 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Coolant leak ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,244 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlamp codensated
- both rear tyres worn 2.0mm
- corrosion to engine sump
- exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly
- gear linkage stiff
15 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlamp codensated
- exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly
- engine management light on dash
- corrosion to engine sump
- Front both wiper blades to be rechecked
- both rear tyres worn 2.0mm
- gear linkage stiff
18 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,978 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,448 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 21 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,577 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,687 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,579 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 21 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,452 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,667 MI
21 Jun 20268 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,667 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2009 21 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,736 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 47,736 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
13 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,154 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2007 21 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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DF52KPJ was registered on 2003-02-12
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