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ML04 VXA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,695 mi
Last recorded68,695 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 VXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,602 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

front head lights req cleaning

Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,869 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour WING (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

front head lights req cleaning

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,159 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer covering corroded please keep checked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 57,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer covering corroded please keep checked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 53,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 51,867 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKED AND SPLIT.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 51,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

REAR TYRES CRACKED AND SPLIT.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box skin rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,073 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,073 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,623 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 39,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,750 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,315 miles

advise offside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,994 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 16,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,131 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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ML04 VXA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ML04 VXA, 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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ML04 VXA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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