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MV04 VSN

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,103 mi
Last recorded112,103 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 112,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading high. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger adrift (advise weld or replace rear box strap) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded this is not the n/s/f brake pipe it is a brake pipe in a group of brake pipes that are visible from the n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn noise from front of vehicle on road test ball joint has excessive free play (if noise can still be heard advise further investigation) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords on show inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various oil leaks.

drivers door check strap broken advise replacement.

exhaust outer layer very rusty.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge very close to 1.6 mm.

o/s/r tyre very close to 1.6 mm and signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/r wheel tight on rotation (advise rear brake inspection)

rear seats down at time of test unable to check rear seats/belts.

various sections of metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,611 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,387 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 75,245 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,833 miles

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust middle and back box deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,820 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust middle and back box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,151 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,415 miles

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

skrew in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,652 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 VSN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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