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ET04 VBJ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,679 mi
Last recorded119,679 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 119,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front fog light smashed.

steering has noise from lock to lock nothing found.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 119,590 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front fog light smashed.

steering has noise from lock to lock nothing found.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,143 miles

Offside Front fog light unit smashed

Oil leak ()

steering noise from lock to lock.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 113,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

steering noise from lock to lock.

Offside Front fog light unit smashed

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 900,552 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,162 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,071 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 66,071 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,574 miles

front pads are close to required limits

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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ET04 VBJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET04 VBJ, 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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ET04 VBJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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