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MV04 VPR

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,651 mi
Last recorded83,651 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2022 83,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 72,255 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,299 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 51,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,403 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 39,403 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,932 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage on rear bumper

offside inner track has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,042 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery cover missing

cut in nearside front tyre wall not reach cords

diffrent tyre size aspect ratio fitted to front axle to rear

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,565 miles

front tyres are different aspect ratios to the rear

high level stop light in-op

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,641 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 17,641 miles

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

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 VPR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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