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EF04 YFU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,465 mi
Last recorded65,465 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall scuffed against kerb (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall scuffed against kerb (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,348 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,056 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,794 miles

exhaust rusted & bracket broken

Fail 2 Aug 2013 50,794 miles

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

exhaust rusted & bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,030 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,657 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,157 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2007 20,157 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade in poor condition

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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EF04 YFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF04 YFU, 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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EF04 YFU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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