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RY04 ZRV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,191 mi
Last recorded41,191 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 41,191 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 41,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,444 miles

Offside Front drop link slightly bent

Fail 4 Jun 2025 39,437 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link slightly bent

Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,757 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 36,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 34,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 32,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 30,810 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 30,807 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2020 29,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 29,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 26,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 23,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 23,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,218 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,011 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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RY04 ZRV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RY04 ZRV, 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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What year was RY04 ZRV registered?

RY04 ZRV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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