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HD04 BYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,332 mi
Last recorded122,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded at end (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens starting to go opaque

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation inside

Nearside Front Tyre very low inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp lens starting to go opaque

Offside Front Tyre very low inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 122,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure Wiring at back and bottom of engine fouling Offside driveshaft (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded at end (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation inside

Nearside Front Tyre very low inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens starting to go opaque

Offside Front Tyre very low inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure by clutch pedal & steering colume (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,022 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,451 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,451 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,654 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,068 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 55,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,136 miles

moisture in n/s head light assembly

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,184 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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HD04 BYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD04 BYJ, 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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HD04 BYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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