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HV04 YBX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,242 mi
Last recorded152,242 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 YBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 152,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 146,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 135,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 135,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

engine MIL on

Fail 8 Aug 2015 121,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 121,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 114,332 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 109,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2012 106,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s bump stop missing

rust forming on exhaust

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,059 miles

n/s bump stop missing

rust forming on exhaust

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,194 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 70,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,331 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 45,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Reduced performance at park brakes.

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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HV04 YBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HV04 YBX, 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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HV04 YBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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