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KU04 VMP

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 102,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,511 miles

Advanced corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

o/s rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 100,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

o/s rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 98,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 95,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,716 miles

Front No plate deteriorating

N/S Rear outer sill corroded

Water ingress in headlights

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,232 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO N/S REAR OUTER SILL

HEADLIGHT IMAGES DETERIORATING

Fail 21 Jan 2020 90,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ADVANCED CORROSION TO N/S REAR OUTER SILL

HEADLIGHT IMAGES DETERIORATING

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,888 miles

HEADLIGHT IMAGES DETERIORATING

O/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,945 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR OUTER SILLS

WATER INGRESS IN O/S HEADLIGHT - IMAGE NOT EFFECTED

Fail 17 Jan 2017 79,945 miles

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR OUTER SILLS

FORWARD EXHAUST SILENCER RATTLING

WATER INGRESS IN O/S HEADLIGHT - IMAGE NOT EFFECTED

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,871 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 76,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 May 2014 76,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 May 2013 73,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop light not working

front wipers poor

offside headlamp condensated - slightly affecting beam image

rear brake discs slightly corroded - offside rear brake pads appear on limits but unable to fully assess. Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,631 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

centre rear brake light not working

condensation in o/s headlamp

inner face of o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 May 2011 61,630 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

brake fluid level low

centre rear brake light not working

condensation in o/s headlamp

inner face of o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,764 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 6 May 2009 47,273 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,501 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,488 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)

Recommend 4 wheel alignmnet check ref tyres scuffing inner edges

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 VMP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VMP, 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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KU04 VMP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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