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RF04 VHY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,625 mi
Last recorded53,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces starting to wear low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front b oth front headlamps lenses deteriorated, beam pattern only just meets MOT requirements

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Rear lamp unit cover missing, but lamp still funtions correctly

Rear reverse lights innop

Fail 17 Feb 2022 53,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking in tread ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces starting to wear low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front b oth front headlamps lenses deteriorated, beam pattern only just meets MOT requirements

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Rear reverse lights innop

Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 50,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,032 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 22 May 2018 49,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear lamp has slight water ingress

Pass 17 May 2017 47,861 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust box bracket broken but has a tempary repair

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 May 2017 47,861 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust box bracket broken but has a tempary repair

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,687 miles

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape

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

rear exhaust deteriorating badly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,778 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror secured with tape

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,111 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,561 miles

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front lower suspenion arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2011 27,882 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front lower suspenion arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,741 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and weak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,742 miles

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 29 Jul 2009 21,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,184 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 15,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RF04 VHY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF04 VHY, 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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RF04 VHY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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