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AK04 ZYU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,985 mi
Last recorded77,985 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,985 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 58,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,341 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outside edge.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 58,335 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on outside edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,407 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,422 miles

o/s anti roll bar link upper dust cover split.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s anti roll bar link upper dust cover split.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,279 miles

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

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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AK04 ZYU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK04 ZYU, 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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AK04 ZYU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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