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KS04 DGU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 DGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,470 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 96,364 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 96,364 miles

Front subframe corroded

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 96,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,774 miles

engine stay bar missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,774 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition hole rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine stay bar missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,022 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,022 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,144 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,763 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,886 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 57,983 miles
Fail 20 May 2013

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 52,736 miles

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2012 52,686 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 40,886 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,667 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,186 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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KS04 DGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS04 DGU, 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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KS04 DGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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