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DV04 ZVN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 119,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,833 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,922 miles

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,753 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,747 miles

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

Offside headlight has condensation

Fail 5 Mar 2018 109,686 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi link pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside screen wiper split

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

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

Oil leak gear oil ()

Spare tyre defective cords showing ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,901 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s headlight image poor

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

play in o/s/f ball joint

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 2 Feb 2015 82,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust ssytem corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust ssytem corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,584 miles

Evidence of fluid contamination/leak on brake servo, down onto subframe beneath. Fluid still detectable on sub frame and appears to be brake fluid but no obvious signs of leak(s) when system held under pressure at time of test.

Oil residue in rocker cover area (poss gasket failed) Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Evidence of fluid contamination/leak on brake servo, down onto subframe beneath. Fluid still detectable on sub frame and appears to be brake fluid but no obvious signs of leak(s) when system held under pressure at time of test.

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

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

No distinct headlight pattern detected at time of test in offside headlamp

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

Oil residue in rocker cover area (poss gasket failed) Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,147 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,750 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2009 36,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 29,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,466 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 ZVN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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