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HV04 YKB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,590 mi
Last recorded160,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 YKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 160,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 145,210 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 145,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 128,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 128,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 114,444 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 114,444 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 92,102 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 92,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 79,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 79,178 miles

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

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 YKB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YKB, 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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What year was HV04 YKB registered?

HV04 YKB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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