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CV04 VFB

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,717 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,137 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,945 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

headlamp vertical aim adjusted and dip beam re-checked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,945 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

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

headlamp vertical aim adjusted and dip beam re-checked

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,582 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,582 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge,meets minimal pass criteria

offside front tyre worn on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil sump deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil sump deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil sump deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,205 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,847 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 35,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,099 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 32,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,482 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 27,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 VFB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV04 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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