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KB04 UYV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,613 mi
Last recorded59,613 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 UYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,613 miles

nearside headlamp loose

Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside headlamp loose

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,049 miles

exhaust corroded in areas

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in areas

Fail 7 Jun 2019 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded in areas

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in areas

Pass 22 May 2018 54,722 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres perished

centre stop light one bulb not working

Fail 22 May 2018 54,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres perished

centre stop light one bulb not working

Pass 16 May 2017 53,457 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,048 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,777 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 51,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear tyre wall excessively perished. Not showing cord but could lead to sudden deflation.

Pass 30 May 2014 48,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust outer cover corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 48,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,324 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,581 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminating at all times

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 24,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Airbag warning lamp illuminating at all times

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,671 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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KB04 UYV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KB04 UYV, 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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KB04 UYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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