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HJ04 YCN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,258 mi
Last recorded85,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,356 miles

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting vision

Fail 6 Jul 2017 79,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting vision

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,784 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,123 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,123 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,690 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2013 49,402 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 49,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 41,602 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 41,602 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 36,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,163 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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HJ04 YCN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ04 YCN, 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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HJ04 YCN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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