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DF04 EKX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,579 mi
Last recorded82,579 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 EKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,579 miles

n/s front wiper blade slighty deteration

Fail 13 Jan 2014 82,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s front wiper blade slighty deteration

rear exhaust box slighty deteration skin

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 73,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,128 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 66,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,084 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 14 Jan 2011 59,084 miles

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

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,977 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 47,660 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 47,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,000 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 EKX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

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

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