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PN04 YVL

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,917 mi
Last recorded155,917 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 YVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 155,917 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 155,888 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mount parsley sized

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 151,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 151,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working lens and bulb missing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working Lens and bulb missing (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,737 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

drivers seatbelt frayed

drivers seatbelt frayed

exhaust back box corroded

main beam tell tale has been replace by a red l.e.d

rear brake has slight imbalance under initial braking

Fail 10 Mar 2016 140,727 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

drivers seatbelt frayed

drivers seatbelt frayed

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake has slight imbalance under initial braking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,305 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 134,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 129,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 129,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 120,357 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 114,164 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,832 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 76,005 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,556 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 65,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,310 miles

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

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 YVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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