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DY04 VXN

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 83,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2012 83,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,171 miles

Brake disks in poor condition

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Mar 2011 76,950 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake disks in poor condition

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 63,662 miles

front tyres low on tread/wearing unevenly

rear brake discs worn/corroded

unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 11 Apr 2009 63,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres low on tread/wearing unevenly

rear brake discs worn/corroded

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VXN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

DY04 VXN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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