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EJ04 YMF

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,876 mi
Last recorded126,876 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,876 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE worn heavily on inner shoulder and worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

bonnet stay lever insecre

drivers window insecure

engine misfire

Fail 22 Nov 2018 113,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE worn heavily on inner shoulder and worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

bonnet stay lever insecre

drivers window insecure

engine misfire

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in back box

engine misfire and engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2017 105,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

engine misfire

engine misfire

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,470 miles

off side front tyre worn on the edge

offside rear tyre slightly cut on the tread and cracking side wall , perished, strong advice

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

off side front tyre worn on the edge

offside rear tyre slightly cut on the tread and cracking side wall , perished, strong advice

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear exhaust box shield corroded

one of the exhaust pipe clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2013 71,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished

poor vision of brake pads

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2012 61,463 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2011 49,074 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 39,638 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,526 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 34,526 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 24 May 2008 28,119 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 19,927 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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EJ04 YMF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ04 YMF, 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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EJ04 YMF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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