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RF04 VJA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,496 mi
Last recorded49,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,349 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)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,349 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,614 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,018 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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RF04 VJA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RF04 VJA, 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 RF04 VJA registered?

RF04 VJA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is RF04 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 VJA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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