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RF04 VJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 121,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 111,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,761 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front brake pads not in view to assess wear

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads not in view to assess wear

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,301 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 78,583 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,016 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,955 miles

FRONT LINK RODS WORN

Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,955 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT LINK RODS WORN

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,545 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 32,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,900 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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RF04 VJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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