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HY04 MKM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,240 mi
Last recorded156,240 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 MKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 156,240 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake binding in slightly

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

engine oil level on min mark

Pass 4 Mar 2019 147,043 miles

No oil reading on the dipstick.

O/S/F brake is binding slightly.

O/S/F indicator is going white.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 147,043 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

No oil reading on the dipstick.

O/S/F brake is binding slightly.

O/S/F indicator is going white.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,574 miles

Condensation in both headlights.

Nearside wiper smears.

Play in the nearside steering arm ball joint.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 136,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Condensation in both headlights.

Exhaust is in poor condition and blowing slightly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper smears.

Play in the nearside steering arm ball joint.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,957 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,957 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust is deteriorating.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but no free play detected

Fail 25 Feb 2016 111,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated but no free play detected

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,825 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Wipers are in poor condition.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 98,825 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack.

Wipers are in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,995 miles

Front brake discs are in fairly poor condition.

O/S/F brake binding.

O/S/R tyre is worn near the limit.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs are in fairly poor condition.

O/S/F brake binding.

O/S/R tyre is worn near the limit.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,536 miles

Hand brake cable slight stiffness

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,536 miles

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

Hand brake cable slight stiffness

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,780 miles

Slight stiffness on hand brake cable

Fail 2 Mar 2012 69,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight stiffness on hand brake cable

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,169 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 27,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,377 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 MKM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HY04 MKM, 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 MKM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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