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AO04 YLK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,818 mi
Last recorded72,818 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight roughness felt at o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight roughness felt at o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,336 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,411 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f coil spring rubbing on spring cup

Fail 9 Apr 2018 65,411 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Upper Macpherson strut insecure mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f coil spring rubbing on spring cup

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,795 miles

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

brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

undertray insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,226 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 52,224 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,909 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,909 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,182 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 37,182 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,163 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,601 miles

n/s/ steeribg rack end has slight play

n/s/ track rod end has very slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,601 miles

Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs badly corroded

n/s/ steeribg rack end has slight play

n/s/ track rod end has very slight play

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,030 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 22,030 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 20,218 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,218 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 18,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,808 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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AO04 YLK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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