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DS04 FYF

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,982 mi
Last recorded55,982 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,839 miles

Rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside wishbone, front bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp is condensated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 49,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall worn and damaged 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside wishbone, front bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp is condensated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear wiper is split

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone front and rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn and damaged 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Nearside outer door sill is distorted

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

vacuum leak, suspect inlet manifold

Fail 20 Oct 2020 48,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone front and rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn and damaged 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Nearside outer door sill is distorted

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

vacuum leak, suspect inlet manifold

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone front bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn and perished 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is worn,damaged and perished 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (kerb rash) 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,189 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

bonnet stay cl;ip broken

centre box and rear box exhaust outer skin deteriating

osf nsf headlamp lensaes deteriating

Fail 6 Oct 2017 40,189 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

bonnet stay cl;ip broken

centre box and rear box exhaust outer skin deteriating

osf nsf headlamp lensaes deteriating

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,308 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades worn

slight damage to nearside sill & door

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,519 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre brake light not working

nearside front fog lamp not workin

Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre scuffed sidewall

slight damage to nearside outersill

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,990 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DS04 FYF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS04 FYF, 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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DS04 FYF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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