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KB04 VRC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 VRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,898 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet release handle insecure inside vehicle

both headlights have broken mounts but aims are correct and light units are still secure

both rear bump stops missing

front bumper supporting crossmember heavily bent and a/c condenser bent aswell and radiator loose in bottom mount

n/s dip on max mark

n/s wiper split on end but still clearing screen

o/s/f door check strap rough in operation but not affecting operation of door

parkbrake a little rough in operation

rear exhaust corroded thin may need attention soon?

rear wiper split

slight noise just starting n/s/r wheel bearing.not yet to excess check again soon

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,898 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet release handle insecure inside vehicle

both headlights have broken mounts but aims are correct and light units are still secure

both rear bump stops missing

front bumper supporting crossmember heavily bent and a/c condenser bent aswell and radiator loose in bottom mount

n/s dip on max mark

n/s wiper split on end but still clearing screen

o/s/f door check strap rough in operation but not affecting operation of door

parkbrake a little rough in operation

rear exhaust corroded thin may need attention soon?

rear wiper split

slight noise just starting n/s/r wheel bearing.not yet to excess check again soon

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 85,710 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre worm inner edge

prs - centre stop light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,579 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,731 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,682 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,317 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 68,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,442 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 VRC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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