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MH04 VAX

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 VAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,981 miles

o / side rear tyre has a small cut on the side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2014 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o / side rear tyre has a small cut on the side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,748 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 55,748 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,699 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust down pipe heat sheild insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2012 50,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust down pipe heat sheild insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges (1mm)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,426 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,209 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2010 37,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2009 28,201 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre but not showing cords

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,201 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre but not showing cords

Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,275 miles

child seat fitted to front n/s seat therefore belt not fully tested

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,103 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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MH04 VAX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MH04 VAX, 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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MH04 VAX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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