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MV04 VUT

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,851 mi
Last recorded118,851 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 VUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 118,851 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r coil spring broke but still sat in cup

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,659 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,403 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 81,933 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

can not check exhaust emissions due to exhaust leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,657 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 72,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,286 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,094 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 VUT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

MV04 VUT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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