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CV04 VEY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,348 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,255 miles

oil leak

remote headlight adjusters not working from switch

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

remote headlight adjusters not working from switch

Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust has part of the system slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,061 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 62,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,019 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2013 56,019 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition.

the rear exhaust strap is corroded but does suport the system.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition.

the rear exhaust strap is corroded but does suport the system.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,417 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 25,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,350 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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CV04 VEY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 CV04 VEY, 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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CV04 VEY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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