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RV04 JNU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,289 mi
Last recorded48,289 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 JNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 48,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 46,613 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 45,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 43,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 30,878 miles

both rear tyres perish

Fail 2 Sep 2020 30,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perish

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,570 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 27,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres are perish due to age

Pass 13 May 2017 22,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust section corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,674 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 19,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,048 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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RV04 JNU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV04 JNU, 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 RV04 JNU registered?

RV04 JNU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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