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DE04 VUW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,716 miles

Advanced corrosion to o/s rear brake hose ferrule

O/S front tyre bald on inner edge

Outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,744 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 106,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 105,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,840 miles

rear exhuast rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,618 miles

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

rear exhaust box excessivly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,618 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box excessivly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,943 miles

Condensation in front offside headlight unit

Front discs pitted / scored wear lip on inner face

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres slight crazing on sidewalls

Fail 23 Jan 2013 72,943 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Condensation in front offside headlight unit

Front discs pitted / scored wear lip on inner face

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres slight crazing on sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,765 miles

Child seat fitted rear nearside

Exhaust back box outer skin badlly deteriorated

Front offside light unit condensation in lens

Fail 10 Feb 2012 66,765 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted rear nearside

Exhaust back box outer skin badlly deteriorated

Front offside light unit condensation in lens

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,261 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,648 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 VUW 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 68.2%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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