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PJ04 RYC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,915 mi
Last recorded77,915 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 RYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 77,915 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 77,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 73,498 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2014 68,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 68,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2013 64,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 59,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 56,006 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre.

nearside front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

offside front tyre worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 24 May 2010 41,815 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 31,853 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 23,529 miles

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

reverse lamps inop

Pass 29 May 2007 15,914 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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PJ04 RYC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ04 RYC, 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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PJ04 RYC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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