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DS04 GYG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 89,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and closing panel (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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 81,483 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 75,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,435 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 61,984 miles

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

exhaust rattles

Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,960 miles

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

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

exhaust rattles

Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,353 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 47,352 miles

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

slight movement in both front anti roll bar link pins

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns rear tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,926 miles

rear tyres cracked sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,597 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,144 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 31,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,089 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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DS04 GYG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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