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KV04 ULK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,671 mi
Last recorded35,671 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 ULK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,004 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 30,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,446 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill showing sign (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,584 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 26,582 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 17,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,803 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,781 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 12,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,721 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 11,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,693 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 10,693 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,545 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 2 Mar 2011 9,543 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,361 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,141 miles

deterioration of rear registration plate.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 5,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,113 miles

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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KV04 ULK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV04 ULK, 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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KV04 ULK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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