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DE04 VTD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,213 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points corroded, Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Nail in tread + Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops missing both sides

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points and Rear coil spring upper mounts, Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 98,212 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points corroded, Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Nail in tread + Bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops missing both sides

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points and Rear coil spring upper mounts, Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,746 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front bald on inner and outer edges

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,067 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Sep 2014 71,067 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,361 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,361 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,899 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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DE04 VTD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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