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FP04 YZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,315 mi
Last recorded128,315 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 YZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 128,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 128,315 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 118,278 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 118,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 Percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 106,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 106,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

indicator stalk worn

Fail 9 May 2016 93,782 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear underbody section (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spots + on 2.5mm

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

indicator stalk worn

Pass 11 May 2015 82,900 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 73,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 59,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 44,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 30,492 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,492 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front headlamp misted not affecting beam image

Pass 22 May 2007 22,857 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 22,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FP04 YZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 FP04 YZJ, 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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FP04 YZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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