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MJ04 VOP

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,986 mi
Last recorded102,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VOP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,654 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 87,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,964 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,964 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,449 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,356 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,666 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,666 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 49,800 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,362 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,914 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 37,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,265 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 25,265 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 22,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,649 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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MJ04 VOP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MJ04 VOP, 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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MJ04 VOP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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