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DF04 EAK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,429 mi
Last recorded92,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,913 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 74,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,663 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 46,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,772 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,770 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,609 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs slightly worn

pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Jun 2010 32,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs slightly worn

pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,861 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)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 25 Jun 2008 23,058 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,889 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 EAK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF04 EAK, 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 EAK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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