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HJ04 YDG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,388 mi
Last recorded51,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,388 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 51,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 44,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center / rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 18 May 2022 44,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center / rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 30 Sep 2021 44,651 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,910 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust outer casing corroded and peeling but not likely to fall off.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 43,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front chip in windscreen

Central Rear high brake light not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear one number plate light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

back box outer skins coming a part no blows

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,429 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,735 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,071 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 YDG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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