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DU04 YTN

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,599 mi
Last recorded128,599 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 YTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearing excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearing excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,434 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,577 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 11,943 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2018 11,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 106,411 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

both rear indicators fading

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,024 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,438 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,596 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,406 miles

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

o/s n/s rear bump stops missing

o/s n/s rear coil springs rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2011 63,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s rear bump stops missing

o/s n/s rear coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,533 miles

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

o/s n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,770 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

suspect exhaust leak at front downpipe/manifold area - Unable to check due to heat shields

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,066 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,279 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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DU04 YTN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DU04 YTN, 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 YTN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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