CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK04 XPV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,513 mi
Last recorded57,513 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,513 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

exhaust backbox casing corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox casing corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,270 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,266 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust back box hanger strap corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,393 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox hsanger strap corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 44,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust backbox hsanger strap corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,346 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,681 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 28,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,686 miles

front brake pads getting thin...nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,686 miles

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

front brake pads getting thin...nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,711 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK04 XPV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK04 XPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK04 XPV?

You can check the full history of MK04 XPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK04 XPV registered?

MK04 XPV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MK04 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 XPV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK04 XPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK04 XPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.