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DY04 LEJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,774 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,259 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 72,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,817 miles

slight play in the nearside front steeringrack

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 45,799 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,708 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,708 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust mid and back sections corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,932 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,142 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,625 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,138 miles

Both sides front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2010 27,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both sides front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,931 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 LEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LEJ, 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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What year was DY04 LEJ registered?

DY04 LEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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