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OY04 XZW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,425 mi
Last recorded119,425 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 119,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 118,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,092 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,129 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 97,826 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,158 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 61,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle and back exhaust outer skin corroded front discs inner face corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle and back exhaust outer skin corroded front discs inner face corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,097 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & perished.

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre cracked & perished.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked & perished.

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre cracked & perished.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,897 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 34,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,306 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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OY04 XZW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY04 XZW, 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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OY04 XZW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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