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DG04 JVU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,697 mi
Last recorded123,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 JVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 123,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 119,134 miles

hand brtake below limit it/s lock

n/s rear seat belt not cheked

Fail 12 Mar 2016 119,134 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

hand brtake below limit it/s lock

n/s rear seat belt not cheked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 107,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 99,773 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,362 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,499 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 17 Mar 2009 50,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2008 38,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 30,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DG04 JVU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG04 JVU, 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 DG04 JVU registered?

DG04 JVU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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