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FX04 YYW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,112 mi
Last recorded108,112 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,112 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 103,526 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box support mounting broken/insecure

headlamps deteriorated but light intensity not seriously reduced

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2019 103,525 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box support mounting broken/insecure

headlamps deteriorated but light intensity not seriously reduced

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2018 100,226 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 100,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,482 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,473 miles

front tyres wearing off on outer edges - n/s close to minimum legal requirements

n/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge & close to minimum legal requirements

Fail 22 Jan 2014 69,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing off on outer edges - n/s close to minimum legal requirements

n/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge & close to minimum legal requirements

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,656 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)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,468 miles

eml light on

rear tyres worn on edges

slight chip o/s front wind screen on edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 60,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

eml light on

slight chip o/s front wind screen on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,338 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 50,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,333 miles

All tyres cracked and worn close to legal limits

Centre brake light has a bulb not working

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

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

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

Radiator leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,333 miles

All tyres cracked and worn close to legal limits

Centre brake light has a bulb not working

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Radiator leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all 4 tyres outer side walls cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,542 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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FX04 YYW 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 60.9%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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