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PY04 AHV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,251 mi
Last recorded73,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 AHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 70,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 68,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 68,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,283 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 62,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 54,520 miles

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bushes detiorating/splitting

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread in centre

Advise:o/s/r lens broken

Advise:rear exhaust box outer casing detiorating/corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 54,520 miles

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

Advise:o/s/r lens broken

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bushes detiorating/splitting

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread in centre

Advise:rear exhaust box outer casing detiorating/corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 48,576 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear lamp unit broken

Pass 6 May 2009 40,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2007 25,523 miles

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

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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PY04 AHV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PY04 AHV, 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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What year was PY04 AHV registered?

PY04 AHV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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