CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE04 YMW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,948 mi
Last recorded147,948 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not nworking

Fail 7 Apr 2015 147,948 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not nworking

Pass 5 Apr 2014 138,279 miles

front brakes worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in o/s/f/ lower ball joint

Fail 5 Apr 2014 138,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in o/s/f/ lower ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2013 123,297 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 115,991 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 115,939 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

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

n/s/f tyre 2,5mm , n/s/r 2.5mm , o/s/r 3mm , spare 1.5 mm and wheel bent

Fail 9 Apr 2011 108,664 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,664 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,244 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 101,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,581 miles

N/S/R Axle Bump Stop(Rubber Is Missing).

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

Rear Number Plate Is Starting To Deteriorate.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,665 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE04 YMW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE04 YMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE04 YMW?

You can check the full history of PE04 YMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE04 YMW registered?

PE04 YMW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is PE04 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE04 YMW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE04 YMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE04 YMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.