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KB04 VRU

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,685 mi
Last recorded83,685 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,685 miles

Offside headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill possibly corroded underneath sealant

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

rear chassis legs and inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill possibly corroded underneath sealant

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in tread pattern

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

rear chassis legs and inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,651 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,700 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 77,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,298 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,053 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,743 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 VRU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KB04 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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