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D40 DPP

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

25,494 mi
Last recorded25,494 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 DPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 25,494 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no reverse lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Oct 2025 25,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no reverse lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2024 24,338 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,473 miles

no reverse lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Oct 2023 23,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

no reverse lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2022 22,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 22,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 21,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,222 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 12 Oct 2020 20,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2019 19,218 miles

Front subframe is corroded but not likely to break

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is coming away

Fail 11 Oct 2019 19,215 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe is corroded but not likely to break

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is coming away

Pass 12 Oct 2018 17,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 16,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing sign(s) of cracking

Offside Front tyre showing sign(s) of cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2017 16,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing sign(s) of cracking

Offside Front tyre showing sign(s) of cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,336 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 15,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 14,358 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 14,358 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,440 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 10,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 6,996 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 5,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,057 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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D40 DPP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 D40 DPP, 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 D40 DPP registered?

D40 DPP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is D40 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 DPP shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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