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MV04 VTP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,608 mi
Last recorded50,608 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,608 miles

Lens missing o/s repeater.

Uneven wear o/s/f tyre on inner edge.

Water in o/s/f headlamp, not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 47,671 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 47,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,504 miles

nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

offside rear tyre wall is deteriorated

parking brake lever stiff in operation

Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyre walls are deteriorate

parking brake lever stiff in operation

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,027 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 33,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,714 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,955 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 VTP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTP, 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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What year was MV04 VTP registered?

MV04 VTP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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