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PO54 YSL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,648 mi
Last recorded72,648 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brakepipes covered in grease

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 72,628 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brakepipes covered in grease

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 69,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2021 61,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,947 miles

exhaust poor condition all

Fail 25 Aug 2020 54,947 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust poor condition all

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,458 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin hanging off

Reverse lights out

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,923 miles

exhaust bracket broken at rear

rear exhaust outer casing broken away

reverse light out

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,845 miles

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Rear tyres low pressure

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,337 miles

Highline brakelight out

NSF indicator going white

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Highline brakelight out

NSF indicator going white

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,629 miles

NS wiper split on ends

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

OS wing repeater going white

OSF brake disc wearing away

OSR tyre cracking in tread

Rear wiper split

Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,629 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

NS wiper split on ends

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

OS wing repeater going white

OSF brake disc wearing away

OSR tyre cracking in tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,060 miles

OSR tyre has a nail in

OSR/NSR seatbelts not checked - babyseats plugged in

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,240 miles

OSR tyre has nail in

Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heatshield resting on exhaust

OSR tyre has nail in

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,264 miles

Front tyres low trad 2.4mm

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat

NSR tyre slight cracking on outer tread

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,271 miles

nsr seatbelt babyseat

Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,271 miles

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

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

nsr seatbelt babyseat

oil on min

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,680 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,646 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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PO54 YSL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 PO54 YSL, 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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PO54 YSL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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