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MV04 VRC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,634 mi
Last recorded52,634 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 52,634 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 52,630 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,545 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s/f & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 46,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s/f & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,659 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 44,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box,rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 38,848 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box,rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,579 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Mar 2019 36,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,466 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,134 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,607 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 31,607 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,937 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 29,937 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,491 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,929 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 21,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,300 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,907 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 VRC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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