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DS04 GYU

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,219 mi
Last recorded51,219 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 GYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,219 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,191 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,140 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,310 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,889 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 30,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,253 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,404 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,303 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 10,303 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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 GYU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS04 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS04 GYU registered?

DS04 GYU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DS04 GYU safe to buy?

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