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MF04 YEY

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 YEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,997 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 72,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,192 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 69,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 63,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,434 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 57,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,381 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2020 53,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2019 48,437 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,515 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

slight noise from a cv joint

Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

slight noise from a cv joint

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 41,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,094 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,245 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 37,229 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,065 miles

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

hand brake hard to pull on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,057 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,225 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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MF04 YEY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF04 YEY, 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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MF04 YEY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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