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FX04 YYL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 YYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

back box is corroded

offside front inner wing has sighns of damage

offside head light is damp in lens

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,220 miles

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

battery loose

exhaust back box is corroding

nearside front tyre has some scuffing to outside wall

offside inner wing has evidence of accident damage

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery loose

exhaust back box is corroding

nearside front tyre has some scuffing to outside wall

offside inner wing has evidence of accident damage

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,686 miles

air bag light indicating a air bag fault

Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,686 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light indicating a air bag fault

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,939 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

bonnet prop missing

front and rear tyres are different sizes

offside rear light lens damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jul 2010 21,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

bonnet prop missing

front and rear tyres are different sizes

offside rear light lens damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Mar 2010 21,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,806 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2009 12,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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 YYL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YYL, 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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What year was FX04 YYL registered?

FX04 YYL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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