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RV04 YHA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 YHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlight lenses deteriorated/beam image poor.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 94,240 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlight lenses deteriorated/beam image poor.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,472 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring poorly located

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,665 miles

O/S/R Outer sill area corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring rubbing inner body area

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,021 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mount rough when rotated

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,992 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,491 miles

both front tyres perished an in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,491 miles

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

both front tyres perished an in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,913 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,689 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,069 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres 'age cracked'

child seat in n/s/r - no belt test

front brake pads getting low and brake discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 'age cracked'

child seat in n/s/r - no belt test

front brake pads getting low and brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,694 miles

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

front wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2010 27,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,235 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 YHA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 RV04 YHA, 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 YHA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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