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MA04 VKP

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,272 mi
Last recorded82,272 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 82,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly corroded

steering has slight free play detected at the steering wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2017 82,204 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly corroded

steering has slight free play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,562 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,865 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper missing

Fail 17 Oct 2015 66,838 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper missing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear axle bushes cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2014 59,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2013 53,268 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,460 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,953 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,501 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,170 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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MA04 VKP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA04 VKP, 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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MA04 VKP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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