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DV04 WHW

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,126 mi
Last recorded135,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 135,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 135,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 133,928 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 129,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 124,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s&o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2021 121,148 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 117,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 110,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,917 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 99,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,042 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

the offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges- however due to the stepped pattern/ design the wear does not encroach the centre 3/4 of the tread

Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

the offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges- however due to the stepped pattern/ design the wear does not encroach the centre 3/4 of the tread

the rear exhaust silencer is fouling the spare wheel well

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,471 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,471 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,995 miles

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

all four tyres are slightly perished/cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2015 68,995 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres are slightly perished/cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,142 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated- non testable item

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,399 miles

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

rear section of exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,337 miles

offside front wiperblade rubber has signs of peeling at ends!!

Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,023 miles

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

offside front wiperblade rubber has signs of peeling at ends!!

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,805 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 40,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,622 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,674 miles

Rear doors not opening from inside.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,135 miles

unable to inspect front brake pads properly as wheel trims fitted

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 WHW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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