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KU04 VRT

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,685 mi
Last recorded55,685 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 55,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 51,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2015 46,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,450 miles

both rear tyres perishing badly

Fail 10 May 2013 38,450 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing badly

Pass 17 May 2012 37,998 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2012 37,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2011 34,364 miles

Advise:n/s/f headlamp beam image slight detioration

Advise:rear no.plate slight detioration

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,557 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2008 18,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,150 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 VRT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

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

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