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MV04 VPJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,072 mi
Last recorded90,072 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 90,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (and o/s/r outer sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (side wall cut) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation o/s headlamp unit and image poor

oil level

Fail 7 Dec 2022 67,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation o/s headlamp unit and image poor

oil level

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,788 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 56,785 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear silencers and outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater lamps both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,244 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2019 56,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,883 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside front and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust box rusty

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,883 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside front and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust box rusty

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 May 2016 40,547 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2016 40,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2015 35,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 29,295 miles

all tyres small cracks in tread pattern and side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,218 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,982 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 10,425 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 10,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,592 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 VPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 MV04 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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