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AJ04 VJU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,040 mi
Last recorded168,040 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 168,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 161,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 158,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 155,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2012 145,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers headlamp damp internals

Fail 2 May 2012 145,115 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers headlamp damp internals

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside front tyre damaged inside and sidewalls possible been run flat

Pass 13 May 2011 127,720 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2011 127,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 87,707 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

Pass 1 May 2008 63,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,073 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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AJ04 VJU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ04 VJU, 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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AJ04 VJU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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