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KU04 VSL

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,347 mi
Last recorded80,347 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,347 miles

Cannot access boot

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 80,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Cannot access boot

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,255 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 79,255 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,315 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 77,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,681 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,680 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,044 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 65,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,524 miles

nearside rear indicator discolouring

pas system feels a little heavy

Pass 1 May 2013 56,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2012 52,018 miles
Fail 6 May 2012 52,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,297 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 31,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,533 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 17,654 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 17,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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KU04 VSL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

KU04 VSL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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