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DF04 ZTV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,227 miles

O/sf tyre close to legal limit

O/sr outer sill borderline corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,360 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2019 65,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 65,740 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 52,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,540 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,093 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,329 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 ZTV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

DF04 ZTV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is DF04 ZTV safe to buy?

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