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DN04 VRP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,222 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 100,222 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,667 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,294 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,430 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to pull out centre belt (7.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,560 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,078 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,894 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 58,154 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system poor condition corroson both fronttyres wearing thin / ns rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,154 miles

exhaust system poor condition corroson both fronttyres wearing thin / ns rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,623 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VRP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VRP, 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 DN04 VRP registered?

DN04 VRP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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