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AP04 VYV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,138 mi
Last recorded86,138 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 86,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine injectors leaking exhaust gases. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front door check strap worn.

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear bump stop split and hanging off

corrosion underside and components

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal from engine (7.1.2)

Front tyres inner edges low

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door check strap stiff

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides in clips on axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays obscuring underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 83,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal from engine (7.1.2)

Front tyres inner edges low

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door check strap stiff

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides in clips on axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays obscuring underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,829 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine tray obscuring underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 79,829 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine tray obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted/rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

small cut in sidewall o/s/r

Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,194 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted/rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

small cut in sidewall o/s/r

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,975 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f cv gaitor very small weep

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,512 miles

front discs pitted and scored

nick in sidewall on o/s/r tyre

rear silencer rusty and flaky

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,716 miles

both front wheel arch liners insecure

cracks in alternator belt

injector puffing

nearside differential oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wheel arch liners insecure

cracks in alternator belt

injector puffing

nearside differential oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,429 miles

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

surface cracks in alternator belt

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,215 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 VYV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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