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AP04 KBV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,775 mi
Last recorded98,775 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,775 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

o/s/r coil spring damaged but not insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

o/s/r coil spring damaged but not insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,492 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket corroded away

rear sus bumpstops missing

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket corroded away

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiperblades deteriorating

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,547 miles

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,837 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 47,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,832 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,660 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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AP04 KBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP04 KBV, 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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AP04 KBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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