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SL04 YAV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

75,964 mi
Last recorded75,964 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 YAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner tread

Fail 15 Feb 2017 72,070 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked with yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,332 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,897 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,893 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 40,430 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,751 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 stop light lens damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,366 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,366 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,994 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 26,994 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre splitting

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,835 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 20,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SL04 YAV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SL04 YAV, 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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SL04 YAV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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