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DA04 VBE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,409 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 133,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 120,775 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 120,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 105,031 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated and minor leak of gasses

Pass 5 May 2011 90,488 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 75,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,700 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 48,122 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 34,121 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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DA04 VBE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA04 VBE, 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 DA04 VBE registered?

DA04 VBE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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