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KL04 BYZ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

99,966 mi
Last recorded99,966 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 BYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,963 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,378 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 96,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,044 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 90,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,957 miles

Central Exhaust noisy baffles rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,647 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side repeaters and NSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside no. plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 84,647 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side repeaters and NSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside no. plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 78,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and not fitted as per side wall instructions,(165/70R14) (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

high level brake light n/w

Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

high level brake light n/w

Pass 25 Mar 2017 73,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

high level brake light n/w

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,746 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

high level brake light n/w

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light n/w

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,116 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

high level brake light n/w

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,654 miles

rear exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 30,405 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,967 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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KL04 BYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KL04 BYZ, 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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KL04 BYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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