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DF04 CXW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,343 mi
Last recorded86,343 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 CXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,343 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 86,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,343 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,308 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,161 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,090 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear bumpstops missing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 58,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear bumpstops missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,764 miles

nsr arch damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

nsf tyre worn on edges

nsr arch damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,378 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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DF04 CXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DF04 CXW, 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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DF04 CXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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