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RO04 DVC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,423 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 70,423 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,588 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 67,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Opaque lens covers (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Opaque lens covers (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,416 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer bracket corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 66,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer bracket corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 61,290 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,443 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,443 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,340 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 54,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 49,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery is not secure but is unlikely to fall from its vertical position (cover can be removed without tools)

nearside wiper blade appears to slightly smear in centre of its sweep

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,669 miles

bonnet pull handle lose

both front tyres inner edges wearing low poss tracking out

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,189 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,545 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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RO04 DVC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO04 DVC, 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 RO04 DVC registered?

RO04 DVC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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