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EA04 DYB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,211 mi
Last recorded107,211 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 107,211 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 107,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 98,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 90,629 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 90,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 80,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 70,973 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 70,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,108 miles

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres side walls showing signs of perrising

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres side walls showing signs of perrising

Pass 31 Mar 2012 64,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,826 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,945 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,945 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,100 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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EA04 DYB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EA04 DYB, 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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EA04 DYB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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