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MV04 VPY

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,454 mi
Last recorded81,454 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,454 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

centre and rear back box corroded

reverse lamp inop

Fail 17 Jul 2024 81,453 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

centre and rear back box corroded

reverse lamp inop

Pass 18 May 2021 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall and inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads 1.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper torn

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall and inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads 1.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper torn

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,876 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Nearside headlight has water ingress

Fail 16 Feb 2017 72,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Nearside headlight has water ingress

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,215 miles

Rear section exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,568 miles

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,459 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,459 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 42,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,408 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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 VPY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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