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AU53 YNP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 92,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 89,288 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 86,289 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubbers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 84,024 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 84,004 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 82,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,295 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexy (7.1.2)

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

engine under tray insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,540 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,023 miles

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

small cuts in tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,209 miles

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

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

nerarside front tyre in poor condition cracking and perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,362 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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AU53 YNP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AU53 YNP, 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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AU53 YNP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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