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DC04 TVV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,669 mi
Last recorded92,669 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,669 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill weak/corroded internally

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 May 2019 92,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill weak/corroded internally

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2018 84,866 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 84,866 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 81,999 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 81,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 77,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 72,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,953 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 68,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,192 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 63,192 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,476 miles

both rear bump stops missing

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,237 miles

washers high on screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch biting point high,limited life

exhaust back box heavily corroded & mounting strap corroded apart

offside front & nearside front & rear indicators pale

offside front tyre very low tread inner edge

rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,237 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch biting point high,limited life

exhaust back box heavily corroded & mounting strap corroded apart

offside front & nearside front & rear indicators pale

offside front tyre very low tread inner edge

rear bump stops missing

washers high on screen

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,113 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 48,113 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust back box outer skin corroding off

nearside rear indicator pale

rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 40,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,813 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 272,201 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 19,495 miles

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

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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 TVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TVV, 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 DC04 TVV registered?

DC04 TVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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