MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front discs corroded
n/s/f cv gaitor very small weep
rear exhaust box corroded
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
both front wheel arch liners insecure
cracks in alternator belt
injector puffing
nearside differential oil seal leaking
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
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
surface cracks in alternator belt
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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