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SP04 YDF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,881 mi
Last recorded65,881 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 YDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,881 miles

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

both sills corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,801 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhauast corroded not blowing back box

underside of vehicle badly corroded not holed

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside tyre inner edge wear

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,275 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Fail 30 Apr 2018 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 2 May 2017 46,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) coming away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) coming away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear bks slight bind

rear exh hanger is broken (but is still supported

slight play in st rack

Fail 31 May 2016 45,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at front)rest of pipe has signs of corrosion to (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) coming away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) coming away from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear bks slight bind

rear exh hanger is broken (but is still supported

slight play in st rack

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2015 43,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 42,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s/rear tyres have side wall cracks

Fail 28 May 2014 42,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s/rear tyres have side wall cracks

Pass 16 May 2013 40,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 39,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,930 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and badly cracked

o/s/r tyre is on 2mm and badly cracked

rear wiper blade has no fin

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,698 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,698 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,256 miles

rear wiper blade torn

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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SP04 YDF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP04 YDF, 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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SP04 YDF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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