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FA04 PYB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,031 mi
Last recorded93,031 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 PYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,031 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,031 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,038 miles

colour n/s/f indicator and side repeater

condition n/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion rear part n/s and o/s main brake pipes to flexi hoses

o/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in n/s/f and o/s/f up right anti roll bar links Borderline

rear number plate

security n/s door mirror

wear on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2017 86,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)

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

colour n/s/f indicator and side repeater

condition n/s/f outer cv boot

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion rear part n/s and o/s main brake pipes to flexi hoses

o/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in n/s/f and o/s/f up right anti roll bar links Borderline

rear number plate

security n/s door mirror

wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,475 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,475 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 43,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,921 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 37,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,977 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,691 miles

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,223 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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FA04 PYB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA04 PYB, 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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FA04 PYB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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