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DY04 LDX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 LDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,020 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 78,018 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,294 miles

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

ear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Fail 5 Nov 2018 72,283 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

ear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,667 miles

Oil leak ()

back box weak

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,487 miles

coolant leak

engine management light on

exhaust back box detrated

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,483 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak

engine management light on

exhaust back box detrated

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,065 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn in the inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge in its tread

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,674 miles

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

exhaust back box deterited

Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box deterited

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,323 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,454 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,156 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,370 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,719 miles

both front tyres are close to the legal limits of 1.6mm

Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,885 miles

Off side front wiper splitting

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 LDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DY04 LDX, 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 LDX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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