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DC04 DYB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,712 mi
Last recorded143,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 143,712 miles

Coil spring worn all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface rust

outer plastic sill on n/s/r and o/s/r feel soft

Fail 6 Jul 2018 143,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Coil spring worn all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface rust

outer plastic sill on n/s/r and o/s/r feel soft

Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 120,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,211 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 110,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,175 miles

RADIATOR SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 56,175 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

RADIATOR SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,182 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 29,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 29,021 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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DC04 DYB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DC04 DYB, 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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DC04 DYB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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