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PY04 AYD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,550 mi
Last recorded54,550 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 AYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,550 miles

Offside Body component slightly loose Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,064 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling inner wing (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Offside Rear nail in tread

bonnet release handle insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2015 44,804 miles

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

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

nearside front top shock absorber mount slightly stiff

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,804 miles

nearside front top shock absorber mount slightly stiff

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 19,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,143 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 9,143 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 12,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 AYD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PY04 AYD, 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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PY04 AYD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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