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KU04 BYM

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,194 mi
Last recorded56,194 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 BYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective onto gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight both sides ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view edges (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation offside headlamp

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,480 miles

slight surface corrosion under body

Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,859 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 Sep 2023 53,848 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 49,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,365 miles

rear exhaust corrodeing.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 18,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear exhaust corrodeing.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,969 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,389 miles

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

tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,320 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,149 miles

slight cut in near side front tyre no cords exposed

Fail 11 Jun 2009 27,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

injury to nsf tyre no cords seen at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,326 miles

front brake pads wearng\unable to see inner pads

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,904 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyrewall badly scufed and small cut in sidewall

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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KU04 BYM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU04 BYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU04 BYM?

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What year was KU04 BYM registered?

KU04 BYM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is KU04 BYM safe to buy?

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