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PY04 CVM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,475 mi
Last recorded114,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 CVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,475 miles

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

battery insacure

Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens discoloured and giving no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insacure

Pass 19 Sep 2015 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,296 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 82,296 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,591 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,914 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 CVM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

PY04 CVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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