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DE04 MVN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,457 mi
Last recorded92,457 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,457 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 87,041 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour dull (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,851 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,748 miles

Air leak at inlet manifold

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air leak at inlet manifold

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 52,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,308 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,216 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,279 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 21,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE04 MVN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE04 MVN, 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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DE04 MVN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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