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SO04 YSM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 YSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 106,167 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,982 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 94,507 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,856 miles

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

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

Offside poor beam pattern

Pass 6 May 2015 82,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 63,512 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 63,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,435 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 55,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,853 miles

Advise rear No plate deteriorating but readable at present

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,453 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,807 miles

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

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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SO04 YSM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO04 YSM, 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 SO04 YSM registered?

SO04 YSM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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