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DY04 XXA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,556 mi
Last recorded90,556 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,556 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 13 Oct 2016 900,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective dangerous ()

oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,802 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,990 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded/slightly blowing

F/discs worn

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,463 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox corroded/slightly blowing

F/discs worn

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,188 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,203 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,846 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 31,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,465 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 XXA 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 64.7%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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