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MV04 VUG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear very low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake cable tight but ok in rollers

Fail 29 Sep 2020 85,961 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s have no image (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater not working n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear very low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake cable tight but ok in rollers

Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,030 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,051 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box and clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet pull broken

Fail 25 Sep 2018 73,023 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box and clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet pull broken

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,149 miles

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

Oil leak ()

centre stop light inoperative

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,141 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

centre stop light inoperative

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,644 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 58,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,261 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 VUG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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