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HJ04 YDA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 98,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine ECU light on

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine ECU light on

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,680 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,527 miles

rrear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2013 65,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rrear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,027 miles

engine ECU light on

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine ECU light on

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,180 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 1,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,554 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 YDA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ04 YDA, 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 YDA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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