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KU04 VRK

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,970 miles

rear silencer and strap rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2022 92,383 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,025 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 92,025 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,514 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 91,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,172 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,828 miles

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 90,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,981 miles

Both front wishbone front bushes splitting

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm and 10 years old

Offside rear tyre perished, deformed and on 3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2015 74,981 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Both front wishbone front bushes splitting

Nearside front tyre on 3mm and ten years old

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Nearside rear tyre perished, deformed and on 2mm

Offside rear tyre perished, deformed and on 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,743 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear of engine block has a light misting of oil, probably diesel and gearbox oil (no drips with engine running).

Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut in n/s rear tyre tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,460 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 61,212 miles

centre stop light not working

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low requires closer inspection

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2012 61,212 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low requires closer inspection

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2011 54,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,365 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,342 miles

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

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

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 VRK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU04 VRK?

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What year was KU04 VRK registered?

KU04 VRK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is KU04 VRK safe to buy?

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