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MJ04 RYZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 RYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 105,921 miles

Emissions not tested no exhaust back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition backbox (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,098 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside coil spring broken front and rear (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 81,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,076 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,730 miles

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

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

front discs corroded/worn,

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,730 miles

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

front discs corroded/worn,

Pass 28 May 2010 57,788 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 57,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 12,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 12,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,258 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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MJ04 RYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MJ04 RYZ, 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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MJ04 RYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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