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DE04 VUY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,556 mi
Last recorded54,556 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,556 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation causing incorrect beam image, and incorrectly aligned (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,808 miles

nearside headlamp unit has condensation slightly affecting beam pattern

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,808 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp unit has condensation slightly affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,640 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroaded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,393 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 14,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VUY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUY, 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 DE04 VUY registered?

DE04 VUY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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