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KU04 VNP

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,099 mi
Last recorded88,099 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 88,099 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

rear brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Fail 20 May 2014 86,099 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 20 May 2014 86,099 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 83,962 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 83,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,018 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f coil spring is distorted

n/s/f upper strut bearing is out of position

Pass 25 May 2010 67,891 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 67,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 64,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,475 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 59,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 46,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 46,029 miles

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

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 VNP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

KU04 VNP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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