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DF04 CYK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,605 mi
Last recorded108,605 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 CYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,605 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights have a poor image.

exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 108,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights have a poor image.

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,844 miles

exhaust heat shield loose but not likley to fall off.

various under body corrosion.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose but not likley to fall off.

various under body corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,199 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2017 96,199 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,872 miles

various under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os outer sill (2.4.A.3)

various under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,713 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,711 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,094 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,961 miles

front brake discs showing corrosion to inner edges

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

n/s/front tyre showing cracking

signs of an engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,697 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,202 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre brake rail inop

slight play in rack arms

Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,318 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre brake rail inop

f/o/s + r/n/s tyre treads on legal limit - recommend replaced

slight play in rack arms

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,111 miles

centre rear brake light not working

cuts in n/s/f side wall

n/s/f rack end has slight play.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,288 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

hand brake cable has very rough operation

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

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 CYK 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 59.1%.

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

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