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AV04 VTG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,469 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 97,466 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 97,461 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,921 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 54,393 miles

rear silencer corroded not leaking

Pass 9 May 2011 46,650 miles

1/ front brake discs becoming worn 2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 1,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1/ front brake discs becoming worn 2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,408 miles

1. Both wiper blades becoming perished. 2. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,615 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,607 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,425 miles

n/s/f tyre near legal limits

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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AV04 VTG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 AV04 VTG, 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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AV04 VTG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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