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PY04 HLD

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,466 mi
Last recorded117,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 HLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,466 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 117,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring

front discs and pads

front track rod ends

Pass 11 May 2015 98,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,994 miles

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

sump leaking due to corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2014 8,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

sump leaking due to corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,546 miles

Coolant leak

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jun 2013 79,546 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

engine managment light on

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,633 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,684 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,684 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,761 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 50,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 40,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet stay missing

condensation in righthand head light

rear brakes require adjustment

rear exaust mounting corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 40,754 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

condensation in righthand head light

rear brakes require adjustment

rear exaust mounting corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 33,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,467 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 27,467 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HLD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HLD, 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 HLD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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