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DF04 VRR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,682 mi
Last recorded83,682 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 83,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front road spring fouling on inner wing

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rack end as play

both head light aim blurred pattern

hand brake on limit travel

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring close to inner wing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 74,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring close to inner wing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,432 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 71,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 68,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mounting slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,374 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 62,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 61,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear box in poor condition

slight corrosion on brake flex ferrules

Fail 1 Jun 2016 59,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear box in poor condition

slight corrosion on brake flex ferrules

Pass 13 May 2015 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 56,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 54,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 46,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 41,239 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 35,870 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 35,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,672 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,046 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,046 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 VRR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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