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RV04 JUY

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,914 mi
Last recorded66,914 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 JUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2021 64,393 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,199 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,503 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,694 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,719 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,203 miles

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

Oil leak

horn push stiff to opperate

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,133 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 39,133 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,257 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,660 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both hand brake cables starting to feel stiff

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,764 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 20,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 JUY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV04 JUY, 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 JUY registered?

RV04 JUY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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