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KU04 VBP

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 89,131 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,656 miles

passenger air bag light turned off and warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,969 miles

Air Bag light on. Passenger air bag manually switched off.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,969 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,092 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 84,092 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,524 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,277 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,277 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,179 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,419 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 40,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,223 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP BROKEN OFF. REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED. MINIMAL RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 30,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/R BUMP STOP BROKEN OFF. REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED. MINIMAL RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER.

Pass 14 May 2008 25,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2007 21,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2007 21,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KU04 VBP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU04 VBP, 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 KU04 VBP registered?

KU04 VBP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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