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CA04 VCY

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,579 mi
Last recorded162,579 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 162,579 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 162,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 133,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has clutch judder

Fail 15 Mar 2016 132,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has clutch judder

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,233 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 112,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O.S.R brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O.S.R brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,224 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,528 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,695 miles

advise both front tyres on 2mm

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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CA04 VCY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA04 VCY, 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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CA04 VCY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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