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AV04 XVM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,115 mi
Last recorded81,115 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,115 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,458 miles

Both rear tyres worn outer edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Strongly advise! both rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2016 77,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn outer edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Strongly advise! both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,833 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp/traction control (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,824 miles

Note: Exhaust backbox has deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 66,803 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Note: Exhaust backbox has deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,521 miles

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Dec 2011 56,669 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,323 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,304 miles

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

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 XVM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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