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PN04 YTX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

155,046 mi
Last recorded155,046 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 YTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 155,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 143,196 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 142,663 miles

Clutch slave cylinder in leaking

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 17 Jan 2022 142,660 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe in to ABS unit is leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to Rear brake pipe is leaking at joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slave cylinder in leaking

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 139,355 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded just after front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded between the rear flexi pipe and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded between the rear flexi pipe and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear bump stops are missing

Fail 13 Jan 2020 139,351 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded just after front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded between the rear flexi pipe and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded between the rear flexi pipe and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear bump stops are missing

Windscreen wiper blade defective Unable to attach wiper to wiper arm correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 128,761 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 118,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

suspected injector fault , not found to be leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2015 111,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 107,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 103,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,172 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 97,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2011 90,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,081 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 84,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,392 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,403 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 47,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PN04 YTX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 PN04 YTX, 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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PN04 YTX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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