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DN04 VSU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

63,201 mi
Last recorded63,201 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 VSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,548 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 61,540 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill under car (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

front/rear subframes very rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 60,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill major corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 58,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill major corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,423 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

front subframe corroded

rear chassis and inner sills corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

small cut in n/s front antiroll bar link gaiter

Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,423 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

front subframe corroded

rear chassis and inner sills corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

small cut in n/s front antiroll bar link gaiter

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,126 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,357 miles

front suspension subframe corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,234 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 43,234 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,985 miles

exhaust middle box corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,985 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust middle box corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,773 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Middle exhaust box corroded

All four tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,915 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 34,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear bump stops missing

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,266 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

O/S/F window does not operate fully

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,081 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs are corroded on iner

bothrear bump stops missing

nearside front anti roll bar top boot torn

offside front anti roll bar top boot torn

offside wiper blade is torn at both ends

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,620 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 VSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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