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DY04 LDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 LDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 96,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 94,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 91,804 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,807 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 70,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,073 miles

os front wishbone bush perished os anti roll link boot damaged os f tyre tread low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,151 miles

FRONT PADS LOW NS REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,693 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,242 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,241 miles

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

front brake imbalance front discs and pads worn front tyres on limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,563 miles

rear wiper blade worn slight front brake imbalance exhaust rear strap broken

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,745 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 35,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,070 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,276 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,480 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 25,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 LDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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