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MC04 VFG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,930 mi
Last recorded86,930 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 VFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing abs mounting bracket (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting (7.1.1)

heat shield loose

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release handle detached

condensation in headlights

front tyres worn on inner edge

heat sheild loose

Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release handle detached

condensation in headlights

front tyres worn on inner edge

heat sheild loose

Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,067 miles

BONNET STAY MISSING

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BONNET RELEASE CATCH HANDLE BROKEN

BONNET STAY MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,489 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,824 miles

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

bonnet catch broken

Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,824 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

bonnet catch broken

long travel in handbrake

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 VFG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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