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DY04 VYN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,957 mi
Last recorded56,957 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,957 miles

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

slight damage on offside front subrame

Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight damage on offside front subrame

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,238 miles

rear seats full not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seats full not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,003 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 25,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,649 miles

front wiper blades starting to perish

Fail 16 Jul 2012 23,649 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2011 21,080 miles

boot full at time of test

p/s wiper deteriated on edges

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 18,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 18,632 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 15,558 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 12 May 2008 11,840 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 11,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,657 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 22 May 2007 7,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Bonnet stay clip broken

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 VYN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

DY04 VYN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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