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EK04 VUJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,821 mi
Last recorded44,821 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 VUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre and rear corroded

very slight movement evident in steering wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,704 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre- not deep enough to reach cord

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 39,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked exposing cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front indicator bulbs discoloured- advise replacement

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre- not deep enough to reach cord

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre 2mm and heavily perished and cracked on tread and sidewalls- cannot confirm if to cord- advise replacement

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,113 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 37,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,273 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,527 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 33,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,948 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 24,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,216 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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EK04 VUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EK04 VUJ, 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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EK04 VUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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