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AU04 VBL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,856 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,842 miles

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 16 Dec 2015 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,794 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 65,678 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2013 65,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,658 miles

off side wing repeater slightly white

Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 382,003 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 382,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,883 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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AU04 VBL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AU04 VBL, 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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AU04 VBL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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