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LY54 RYK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,066 mi
Last recorded102,066 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 RYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 102,066 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 102,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,711 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front to n/s (o/s lag) 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 61,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 58,246 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 58,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,403 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,721 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 30,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,847 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,349 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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LY54 RYK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY54 RYK, 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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LY54 RYK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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