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AV04 VTJ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,734 mi
Last recorded110,734 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 110,734 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 110,734 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,370 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,817 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorateing

slight seepage from exhaust rear silencer

Fail 13 Jan 2017 75,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorateing

slight seepage from exhaust rear silencer

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,572 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,607 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,562 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,842 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 58,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,397 miles

exhaust heavly corroded

front discs worn +pads getting down

hand brake nocthy

n/s/r indicator turning white

Fail 11 Nov 2010 55,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust heavly corroded

front discs worn +pads getting down

hand brake nocthy

n/s/r indicator turning white

Fail 5 Nov 2009 49,523 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,601 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper slightly split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,402 miles

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

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 VTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV04 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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