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PA04 VBP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

both headlamp dip beam images poor

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 97,050 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner tyres edge low 1756514

Front headlamp excessively deteriorated

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door strap lose

Fail 15 Oct 2016 97,041 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner tyres edge low 1756514

Front headlamp excessively deteriorated

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door strap lose

Pass 20 Oct 2015 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 94,006 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,016 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,448 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)

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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PA04 VBP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PA04 VBP, 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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PA04 VBP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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