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RJ04 VPA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,181 mi
Last recorded73,181 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth on legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly seizing causing spring to judder when turning lock to lock

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,149 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth on legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly seizing causing spring to judder when turning lock to lock

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

correct tyre size 185/60 r15

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,978 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,130 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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RJ04 VPA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ04 VPA, 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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RJ04 VPA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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