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DF04 UPJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,810 mi
Last recorded109,810 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 UPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,810 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 109,810 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,475 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 105,473 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,380 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2011 90,118 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 90,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,167 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,957 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 50,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 UPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol 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 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF04 UPJ registered?

DF04 UPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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