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FH04 YOJ

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,402 mi
Last recorded113,402 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on some brake pipes.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 112,157 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 112,152 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind from nearside rear brake.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,450 miles

all four tyres are near the the legal limit.

some surface rust on a few brake pipes.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,263 miles

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 1 Feb 2013 97,488 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 87,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,635 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 60,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 41,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,854 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 19,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 19,496 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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FH04 YOJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FH04 YOJ, 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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FH04 YOJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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