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CV04 YZW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,032 mi
Last recorded78,032 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 YZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 68,880 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 68,880 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,007 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 68,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,352 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,466 miles

Rear n/s bump stop missing.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,248 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,917 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,917 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,864 miles

Slight distortion in front brakes

Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,864 miles

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

Slight distortion in front brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,309 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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CV04 YZW 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 76%.

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 CV04 YZW, 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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CV04 YZW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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