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MC04 YEU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 YEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 120,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 115,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 115,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 106,584 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 101,939 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 101,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,914 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head light patterns poor due to poor lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 85,858 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 63,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 57,815 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,421 miles

back box casing corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,710 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,523 miles

Offside rear and Nearside rear brakes efforts becoming low effort.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,662 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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MC04 YEU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MC04 YEU, 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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MC04 YEU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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