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RV04 YGD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 YGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 135,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator partially blocked with straw/leaves

wrong oil filler cap fitted, found what looks like the correct one under the bonnet-so put that on

Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 131,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

very low oil-put 2 litres in

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,225 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective On the down pipe has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 125,065 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Very Perished and only 2.0 of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective On the down pipe has corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2.0 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 119,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Very slight exhaust blow from rear join

Pass 31 May 2018 107,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 107,093 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,284 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust box strap broken and system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2016 94,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust box strap broken and system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,492 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,492 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,471 miles

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

both head lamps have poor beam image

centre exhaust deteriorated

exhaust hangers corroded

rear exhaust has outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,471 miles

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

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

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

both head lamps have poor beam image

centre exhaust deteriorated

exhaust hangers corroded

rear exhaust has outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,234 miles

condensation in offside headlamp causing slightly poor beam pattern

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 59,234 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp causing slightly poor beam pattern

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,507 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,296 miles

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

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

moisture in n/s h/lamp

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,419 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,919 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,329 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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RV04 YGD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RV04 YGD, 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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RV04 YGD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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