MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill holed (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill holed (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.C.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear chassis corroding
Rear suspension bump stops missing
exhaust heat sheild loose
oil leak
Oil leaks
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak And off side (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken And off side (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leaks
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak And Off side rear (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tightness in hand brake leaver
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak And Off side rear (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tightness in hand brake leaver
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
REAR SILENCER BOX AND SUPPORT HANGER STRAP CORRODED
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
ENGINE UNDERTRAY INSECURE
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
REAR SILENCER BOX AND SUPPORT HANGER STRAP CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level brake light inoperative
Centre Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bumper skirt loose
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MC04 VFM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.
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