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RY04 ZPL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,370 mi
Last recorded128,370 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 ZPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer axel mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in chassis within 30cm of road spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake pipe ferules corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded, recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner edge. recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer axel mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion within 30cm of road spring chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose ferules corroded

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

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 128,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer axel mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in chassis within 30cm of road spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake pipe ferules corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded, recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner edge. recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer axel mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion within 30cm of road spring chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose ferules corroded

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

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine fault light illuminated

engine oil leak

exhaust manifold heat shield adrift

Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bolding (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 119,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bolding (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 111,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 103,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,583 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,435 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZPL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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