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PA04 VTM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,428 mi
Last recorded68,428 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,428 miles

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

Some corrosion to floors and chassis sections

Fail 16 Aug 2022 68,428 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Some corrosion to floors and chassis sections

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,527 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 66,527 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,684 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 63,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,698 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 61,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,659 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,659 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 55,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,695 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,675 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,350 miles

offside wiper starting to split

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 VTM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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