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SK04 YMV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 YMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers weeping

hand brake action notchy

nearside hand brake reading low

rear section exhaust corroded

rear section nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 108,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Slightly binding when rotated by hand.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 103,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box also in poor condition (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Slightly binding when rotated by hand.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,646 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2017 99,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,587 miles

Play in steering rack

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 94,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,633 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 80,543 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 6 Jun 2012 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside spotlamp lens broken.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside spotlamp lens damaged.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,522 miles

Nearside Front 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)

air bag light on

Fail 4 Jun 2010 60,522 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front 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)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,446 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

offside front spot lamp lens broken/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,609 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

offside front spot lamp lens broken.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,484 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front spot lamp lens broken.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,728 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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SK04 YMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SK04 YMV, 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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SK04 YMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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