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DF04 URA

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,989 mi
Last recorded94,989 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 URA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,056 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,581 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,308 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

back box exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,650 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,650 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,311 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 55,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake fluid level quite low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

condensation in nearside front headlamp(may affect beam pattern)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear very low,nearside front outer brake pad very low

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

rear wiper torn

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,332 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,818 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,583 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,368 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 URA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 URA, 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 URA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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