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CF04 VYA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

106,324 mi
Last recorded106,324 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 VYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 106,324 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,593 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 103,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,489 miles

Gearbox mounting defective (rear) ()

Offside sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,287 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 96,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 91,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/r sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,753 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,570 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,791 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 80,791 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,387 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,387 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,376 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,826 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,826 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,688 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,688 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,202 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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CF04 VYA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CF04 VYA, 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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CF04 VYA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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