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DF04 UPS

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 61,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 54,607 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 54,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,896 miles

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

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

all indicator bulbs faded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,544 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust back box corroded (nearly gone at joint.

Play in front drop links.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,595 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust back box corroded (nearly gone at joint.

Play in front drop links.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,988 miles

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

no clear veiw to the front brake pads advise further inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

no clear veiw to the front brake pads advise further inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,573 miles

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

rear exhaust mount snapped exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,775 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 26,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 20,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 16,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,404 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 UPS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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