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DV04 PVD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 PVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,879 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the legal limit - 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,237 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the legal limit - 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,656 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet rekease lever insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,498 miles

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

slight bind 0/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 60,390 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,818 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 43,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 40,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,834 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,834 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 29,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,292 miles

handbrake tight in opperation

slight inner wear osf tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,029 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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DV04 PVD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV04 PVD, 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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DV04 PVD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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