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FX04 YYC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,451 mi
Last recorded102,451 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight beam paterns slightly blurred

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,328 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

n/s strut top

o/s rear tyre perished

sills

Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,286 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,469 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn very low on edges

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn very low on edges

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust temporary secured

front disc's worn

front windscreen deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front disc's corroded

offside front side light dim

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,092 miles

child seat fitted

front disc's corroded inner face

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,092 miles

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

child seat fitted

front disc's corroded inner face

Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,996 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc inner faces worn

light marks on o/s of windscreen

rear cross member damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

front disc inner faces worn

light marks on o/s of windscreen

rear cross member damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

center brake light not working

offside headlight aim poor

Pass 18 May 2012 65,742 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 4 May 2011 56,450 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,915 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 47,915 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,726 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 42,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 37,367 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 35,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 YYC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FX04 YYC, 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 YYC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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