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HY04 LYT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,701 mi
Last recorded104,701 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 LYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 104,701 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 May 2022 100,989 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 100,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 97,503 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 94,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front headlamp only just visible

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

Pass 9 May 2019 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 88,791 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 84,291 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2018 84,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 16 May 2017 80,083 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 19 May 2016 75,682 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 70,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,506 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear uspension bump stops are missing ok for mot

Pass 21 May 2013 62,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 56,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 44,651 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 38,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 29 May 2009 38,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 28 May 2008 31,212 miles

Evidence of wear on front brake disc's

Fail 27 May 2008 31,194 miles

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

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

Evidence of wear on front brake disc's

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,411 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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HY04 LYT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HY04 LYT, 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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HY04 LYT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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