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DU04 HSY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 HSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,866 miles

Front brake discs worn inner edge

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 121,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs worn inner edge

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

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

engine cooling fan siezed

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,056 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 121,056 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 120,050 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 120,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,870 miles

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

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

both rear shockers slightly damp

exhaust front section corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 112,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shockers slightly damp

exhaust front section corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,210 miles

Front tyres stating to wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight damage to OSR lamp

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 102,210 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres stating to wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to OSR lamp

Slight perishing to rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 94,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 85,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 85,216 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to n/s/front road wheel rim

excess travel in hand/brake

rear bump stops missing two

Fail 28 Jul 2009 75,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

damage to n/s/front road wheel rim

excess travel in hand/brake

rear bump stops missing two

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

corrosion to rear rilencer

Fail 31 Jul 2008 62,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

air bag light on

corrosion to rear rilencer

Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,351 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

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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DU04 HSY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DU04 HSY, 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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DU04 HSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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