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AM04 BJY

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 BJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed strongly advised (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,943 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,971 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread.

o/s/r road wheel damaged.

rear exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre low tread.

o/s/r road wheel damaged.

rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 65,332 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 65,332 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 58,441 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre on 2mm & outer edge low tread.

slight wear in n/s/f antiroll bar linkage.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear tyres slightly low tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,983 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 40,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,195 miles

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

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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AM04 BJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AM04 BJY, 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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AM04 BJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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