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HJ04 YDS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,947 mi
Last recorded66,947 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 66,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,430 miles

Electronic power steering motor noisy when contacting steering stops

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joints worn

Offside steering arm bush deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhuast mounting strap broken but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,430 miles

Electronic power steering motor noisy when contacting steering stops

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joints worn

Offside steering arm bush deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhuast mounting strap broken but system adequately supported

Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Electronic power steering motor noisy when contacting steering stops

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joints worn

Offside steering arm bush deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhuast mounting strap broken but system adequately supported

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,064 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,865 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres very heavily perished

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,880 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,238 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 YDS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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