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AU04 VVY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,109 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2019 48,109 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,360 miles

Both lower front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,408 miles

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,614 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,614 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,604 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Moisture in near side headlamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,604 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Moisture in near side headlamp

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,237 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 32,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 25,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,436 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 VVY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU04 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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