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DY04 FBL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,577 mi
Last recorded47,577 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,577 miles

EML light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

marks to off side of front screen

middle and rear exhaust detereating and back box support band broke

off side rear tyre very badly cracking close to exposing ply

vehicle over heating and heaters constantly running

Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

EML light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

marks to off side of front screen

middle and rear exhaust detereating and back box support band broke

off side rear tyre very badly cracking close to exposing ply

vehicle over heating and heaters constantly running

Fail 28 Feb 2014 45,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ecu light

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,634 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

offside front brake slight bind

windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,753 miles

bothfront wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,787 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 6,002 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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DY04 FBL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY04 FBL, 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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DY04 FBL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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