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SR04 DDU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,243 mi
Last recorded107,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 DDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering rack arm has play

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 107,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front steering rack arm has play

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 99,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,534 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

could not complete rbt due to wheel cylinder bursting, customer advised not to drive car

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub frame generally corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,627 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter damp

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2011 50,178 miles

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside front inner cv boot damp

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,178 miles

Nearside front inner cv boot damp

Rear wiper blade torn

Front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,507 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,650 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,568 miles

handbrake feels dry when operated

Pass 1 May 2007 25,668 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 25,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SR04 DDU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 SR04 DDU, 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 SR04 DDU registered?

SR04 DDU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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