CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV04 VUJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,536 miles

Rear 2 x baby seats fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,536 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear 2 x baby seats fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,110 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Fail 2 Nov 2016 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,507 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 73,506 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,046 miles

Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Deteriorated.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,046 miles

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

Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Deteriorated.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,041 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2013 57,041 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 49,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,362 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

temp repair to near side front head light to adjust the aim

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

temp repair to near side front head light to adjust the aim

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

temp repair made to near side front head light to adjust head light aim

Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,025 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV04 VUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV04 VUJ?

You can check the full history of MV04 VUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV04 VUJ registered?

MV04 VUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is MV04 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV04 VUJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV04 VUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV04 VUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.