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DY04 UTS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,402 mi
Last recorded36,402 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UTS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear cracks between tread on tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,626 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 8 Jul 2015 25,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cooler damp

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

tracking out

under trays loose

Fail 15 Jul 2014 24,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cooler damp

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

tracking out

under trays loose

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight binding on brakes

Fail 8 Jul 2013 22,292 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding on brakes

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,952 miles

both rear tyrs outer walls perrished

Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,949 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyrs outer walls perrished

Pass 3 Jul 2010 16,649 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 16,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,344 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 UTS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

DY04 UTS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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