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MD04 VVE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 VVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 85,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,086 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 84,086 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,625 miles

one bulb not working on rear high level brake light.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 77,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

one bulb not working on rear high level brake light.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,915 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 72,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 72,507 miles

ADVISE FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,507 miles

ADVISE FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,525 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,519 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,062 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,908 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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MD04 VVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MD04 VVE, 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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MD04 VVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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