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SO54 DYV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,593 mi
Last recorded75,593 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 DYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes before & after flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

f/o/s top suspension leg mount deteriorating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s headlamp lens condensated

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,587 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes before & after flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s headlamp lens condensated

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,979 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f shock absorber retaining device damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2015 69,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f shock absorber retaining device damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,747 miles

engine oil leaks

wiper blades poor

Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,747 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine oil leaks

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,429 miles

nsr and osf tyres low 2mm surface cracking

oil leaks engine

wear and corrosion front iscs and pads

Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion front discs

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre close to legal limit 2mm

oil leaks engine

osf tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,296 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,455 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,947 miles

Oil leak

intermittent fault on horn

n/s cv gearbox output seal leaking

n/sr bump stop missing

osr bump stop loose

Fail 17 Jan 2009 34,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

intermittent fault on horn

n/s cv gearbox output seal leaking

n/sr bump stop missing

osr bump stop loose

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,634 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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SO54 DYV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO54 DYV, 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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SO54 DYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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