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LY04 PYH

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,065 mi
Last recorded53,065 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 PYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 53,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,305 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 50,305 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,168 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 46,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 36,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,369 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,988 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 30,327 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 28,941 miles

rear back box corroided

Pass 28 May 2014 26,710 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 22 May 2013 23,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,286 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,919 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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LY04 PYH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LY04 PYH, 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 LY04 PYH registered?

LY04 PYH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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