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DG04 XRV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,368 mi
Last recorded147,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 147,368 miles

Front exhaust front pipe flange joint corroded/holed to max limit please keep checked

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 147,168 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust front pipe flange joint corroded/holed to max limit please keep checked

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount to max limit please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake lever stiff to operate

Pass 21 May 2018 137,795 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 126,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 9 May 2016 111,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leaks

slight play in offside steering rack inner arm

Fail 9 May 2016 111,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil leaks

slight play in offside steering rack inner arm

Pass 11 May 2015 100,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system rusty & corroded.

high level brake light inop.

Fail 11 May 2015 100,359 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust system rusty & corroded.

high level brake light inop.

Pass 29 May 2014 88,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips front screen

Fail 27 May 2014 88,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips front screen

Pass 9 May 2013 74,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 74,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 61,746 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

Fail 16 May 2012 61,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 5 May 2011 47,429 miles

slight cracking of outer wall of offside rear tyre

slight surface corosion and wear on front brake discs

there is a "graunching" of handbrake cable operation evident

Fail 12 May 2010 43,587 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 43,587 miles

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

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 13 May 2009 37,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,303 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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DG04 XRV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRV, 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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DG04 XRV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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