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AO04 VAY

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 98,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 94,813 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 91,313 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 88,176 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,194 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 77,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 58,759 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,650 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2007 32,801 miles

o/s/f and rear wiper split on edges

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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AO04 VAY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO04 VAY, 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 AO04 VAY registered?

AO04 VAY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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