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RL04 VLJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,603 mi
Last recorded61,603 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,603 miles

Rear slight corrosion back box exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 58,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm all bushes cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides water ingress (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 54,933 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (205/40/17 84w XL) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm all bushes cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lose

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides water ingress (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,188 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2016 44,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,113 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 40,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,169 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,739 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,843 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 24 Jul 2009 30,343 miles

o/s/f door lock missing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,349 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,087 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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RL04 VLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RL04 VLJ, 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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RL04 VLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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