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DS04 ZJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,615 mi
Last recorded110,615 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ZJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper/washer switch slight damage

Fail 4 Aug 2017 110,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective strut top locking nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper/washer switch slight damage

Pass 17 May 2016 96,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front air bag turned off

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

Fail 4 May 2016 96,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front air bag turned off

Pass 12 May 2015 84,439 miles

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 5 May 2015 84,393 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 7 May 2014 73,293 miles

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 69,172 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,172 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,599 miles

back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,092 miles

Front wipers split

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,092 miles

Front wipers split

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,226 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,165 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,663 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 36,660 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,010 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 ZJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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