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EJ04 YMW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,943 mi
Last recorded108,943 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 108,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,562 miles

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

WIPERS POOR

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,542 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,139 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,014 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 92,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,377 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front anti-roll-bar drop links becoming worn

front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to cord construction,worn on outer edges,low on tread

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/r tyre has cut in inner edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,372 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,372 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r wheel-bearing becoming noisy

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,417 miles

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

No edge on rear wiper blade

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,417 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

No edge on rear wiper blade

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2010 64,858 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped / worn

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,858 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped / worn

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,655 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2009 55,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,462 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 YMW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ04 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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