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DY04 YYV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,831 mi
Last recorded59,831 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,831 miles

Front bumper lower diffuser trim loose

Front door check straps requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box + heavily corroded (7.1.2)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Jul 2017 59,831 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper lower diffuser trim loose

Front door check straps requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box + heavily corroded (7.1.2)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,160 miles

Front door straps requires attention

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,160 miles

Front door straps requires attention

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,813 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,033 miles

exhaust rusting

o/side rear tyre cracking on walls

Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusting

o/side rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,811 miles

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

nearside rear suspension stop missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear suspension stop missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,359 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,353 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,928 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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DY04 YYV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY04 YYV, 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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DY04 YYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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