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DN04 CGF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,461 mi
Last recorded84,461 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 CGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps deteriorated/wet inside lense

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fuel injector chuffing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,478 miles

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

nsr brake binding

os and ns sills corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nsr brake binding

os and ns sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,448 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 75,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,674 miles

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

fuel tank damp may have slight leak

nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2015 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel tank slightly damp may have keak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,700 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,700 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,347 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,347 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,367 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 40,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,831 miles

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,450 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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DN04 CGF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN04 CGF, 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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DN04 CGF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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