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DF04 DXE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,482 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jun 2014 98,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,930 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 93,928 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,077 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,040 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,174 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,581 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DXE, 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 DF04 DXE registered?

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

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