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AP04 VYS

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 99,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 99,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 84,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake drum backing plate corroded rear both.

n/s rear inner sill corroded.

o/s rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,508 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,951 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 7 Jun 2017 68,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 64,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,446 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 61,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,125 miles

Both front wiper blades are split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pipe fixing broken/cracked

N/S/R tyre has age cracks and is perished on sidewalls + close to the legal limit

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades are split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pipe fixing broken/cracked

N/S/R tyre has age cracks and is perished on sidewalls + close to the legal limit

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 33,025 miles

offside front tyre is showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 8 May 2010 31,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls perished.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,984 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,254 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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AP04 VYS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP04 VYS, 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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AP04 VYS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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