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MC04 VEW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,766 mi
Last recorded101,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 VEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm + cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,754 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm + cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 99,239 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside brake pipes corroded at joints to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 99,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside brake pipes corroded at joints to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 95,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 95,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,363 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 84,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 80,094 miles

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

back of nsr seat will not lock in upright position

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,443 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 72,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,058 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 53,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,270 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,234 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,161 miles

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

o/side headlamp, water ingress

Fail 9 Dec 2011 49,161 miles

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

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

o/side headlamp, water ingress

Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,001 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,972 miles

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

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

customer reported power steering seemed heavy,but no fault found at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,781 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise condition front brake discs corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2008 34,781 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise condition front brake discs corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,053 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,927 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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MC04 VEW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MC04 VEW, 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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MC04 VEW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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