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DN04 VRT

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,640 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

The middle exhaust part repaired by welding before the joint with back box (but no leak).

Fail 6 Aug 2011 68,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

The middle exhaust part repaired by welding before the joint with back box (but no leak).

Pass 24 Jul 2010 62,485 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,471 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 4,147 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,648 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 VRT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN04 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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