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PY04 BKN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,687 mi
Last recorded77,687 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,684 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,205 miles

Nearside number plate lens missing

backbox poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside number plate lens missing

backbox poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,789 miles

Clutch biting point very high.

Rear silencer badly corroded.

Slight exhaust blow from centre silencer.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 72,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch biting point very high.

Rear silencer badly corroded.

Slight exhaust blow from centre silencer.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,610 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Slight exhaust blow / rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,609 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Slight exhaust blow / rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,588 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 68,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,105 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition at inner edge.

Centre stop light not working.

Fail 12 Jul 2014 66,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres in poor condition at inner edge.

Centre stop light not working.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 56,046 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 56,046 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,911 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken (rubber)

exhaust rear silencer dented

water in offside head lamp affecting beam image

Fail 30 Jun 2012 45,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust centre mounting broken (rubber)

exhaust rear silencer dented

water in offside head lamp affecting beam image

Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,810 miles

offside head lamp water in lense

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 2 Jul 2011 35,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside head lamp water in lense

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,778 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 23,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,102 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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PY04 BKN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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