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PL04 VJP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,097 miles

condensation inside nearside headlamp not affecting aim

Fail 16 Jul 2020 48,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

condensation inside nearside headlamp not affecting aim

Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,621 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 42,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,018 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 28,872 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,400 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 26,400 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,087 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,722 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,042 miles

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,971 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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PL04 VJP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PL04 VJP, 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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PL04 VJP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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