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AO04 YKU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 149,216 miles

o/s rear tyre edge worn

Fail 17 Jul 2015 149,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tye edge worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013

Both front tyre valves are perishing with age.

Drivers door check strap broken

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside headlamp has a covering which does not effect the light output.

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing with age.

Oil leak around gearbox, possibly leaking from driveshaft seal.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,248 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush splitting

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

offside front lower suspension arm front bush perishing

offside front tyre worn low on tread

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

plastic wheel trims fitted to all road wheels

Pass 17 May 2011 105,367 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 105,367 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 97,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise condensation in O/S headlamp

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 May 2010 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise condensation in O/S headlamp

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 87,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 87,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,723 miles

both rear bumperstops missing

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,799 miles

1,STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN. 2,N/S WIPER SPLIT. 3.N/S AND O/S REPEATER LAMPS SHOWING WHITE LIGHT.

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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AO04 YKU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO04 YKU, 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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AO04 YKU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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