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RY04 HJZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,567 mi
Last recorded167,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 HJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 167,567 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 160,232 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 160,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 154,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

o.s.r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2017 154,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

o.s.r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,398 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 130,388 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,276 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 121,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,788 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2013 116,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s headlight condensed

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 18 May 2012 111,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 100,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 76,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,844 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,343 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 49,343 miles

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

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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RY04 HJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY04 HJZ, 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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RY04 HJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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