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FX04 YVE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,115 mi
Last recorded129,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,115 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front headlamps slightly clouded-grazed

jacking points corroded not considered excessive yet

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper damaged-inoperative

Fail 26 May 2023 129,101 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *exhaust system missing from flexi onwards* (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front headlamps slightly clouded-grazed

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper damaged-inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,834 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 118,823 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,094 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 Mar 2021 114,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brake discs inner face's poor condition/rusted

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs inner face's rusting

Fail 5 Mar 2020 111,347 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs inner face's rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,520 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,069 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,528 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 16 Feb 2017 88,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,616 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,316 miles

exhaust rear silencer and its support band deteriorated and in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,997 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,216 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,776 miles

both indicator side repeater lights slightly discolored

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber boot slightly damaged

offside front bottom ball joint play

upper stop light inoprative

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,866 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,870 miles

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

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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FX04 YVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FX04 YVE, 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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FX04 YVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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