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MV04 RFY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,260 mi
Last recorded153,260 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 RFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,260 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 153,260 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 152,774 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 151,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 146,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,153 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 39,149 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,339 miles

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

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

age cracks in nearside rear tyre sidewall

both front tyres wearing edges near limit

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 36,339 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

age cracks in nearside rear tyre sidewall

both front tyres wearing edges near limit

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 33,276 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Front wishbone inner bushes perished.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,276 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Front wishbone inner bushes perished.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 31,766 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bump stops rubbers missing

rear exhaust very poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,766 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bump stops rubbers missing

rear exhaust very poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,174 miles

front discs slight wear rusty inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 30,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs slight wear rusty inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,457 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 25,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,981 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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MV04 RFY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MV04 RFY, 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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MV04 RFY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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