CarVerify

Free Car Check

PY04 CVU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 68,785 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

child seat fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 68,785 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 47,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 47,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 66,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on indicating a fault

Pass 2 May 2014 66,062 miles

engine managment light on indicating a fault

Pass 23 May 2013 62,747 miles

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre starting to scrub on edges of tread.

offside front tyre perishing around tread. 185/60/15

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 23 May 2013 62,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre starting to scrub on edges of tread.

offside front tyre perishing around tread. 185/60/15

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 25 May 2012 54,350 miles

engine management light staying on.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 25 May 2012 54,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light staying on.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,099 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 36,840 miles

all four tyres perishing around walls and tread. 185/60/15

Pass 20 May 2009 28,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,593 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PY04 CVU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PY04 CVU?

You can check the full history of PY04 CVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PY04 CVU registered?

PY04 CVU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is PY04 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY04 CVU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY04 CVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PY04 CVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.