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DA04 VCJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section / outer skin separated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 72,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section / outer skin separated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,344 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

centre exhaust system heavily deteriorated

parking brake low effort

Fail 8 Aug 2019 69,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

centre exhaust system heavily deteriorated

parking brake low effort

Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,287 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,723 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four tyres cracking to sidewalls

Fail 11 Aug 2016 54,433 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

middle and rear silencers deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

middle and rear silencers deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,546 miles

all rear head rests missing

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,281 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 33,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,666 miles

tyres starting to perish and split.slight sidewall damage.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,944 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 16,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VCJ, 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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DA04 VCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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