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DF04 CYC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,604 mi
Last recorded81,604 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 CYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 81,604 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Full of condensation. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 81,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Full of condensation. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on the inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 76,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on the inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,284 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,911 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 64,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,055 miles

exhaust back box deterioated

exhaust back box mounting broken

Fail 26 Jan 2013 55,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box deterioated

exhaust back box mounting broken

n/s front tyre sidewall slight damage due to rubbing caused by broken spring

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,308 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box mounting strap broken

Fail 25 Nov 2011 48,299 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box mounting strap broken

Pass 10 Dec 2010

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

Pass 28 Jun 2009 37,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,059 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 CYC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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