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DC04 LFN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 LFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,583 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 78,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,199 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 62,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,211 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,844 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 51,844 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 32,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 24,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,633 miles

no reverse lights

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no reverse lights

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LFN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DC04 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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