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FV04 VAK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,607 mi
Last recorded118,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 113,501 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,732 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 110,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,909 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 65,773 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 52,205 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,340 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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FV04 VAK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV04 VAK, 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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What year was FV04 VAK registered?

FV04 VAK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FV04 VAK safe to buy?

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