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RX04 VBM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,305 mi
Last recorded90,305 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 VBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2020 90,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,639 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 82,639 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some metal pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,038 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some metal pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,137 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and deteriated

could not test rear seat belts due to rear seats being folded down

Fail 17 Dec 2015 65,137 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded and deteriated

could not test rear seat belts due to rear seats being folded down

Fail 16 Dec 2014 56,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,878 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,932 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,724 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,129 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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RX04 VBM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RX04 VBM, 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 RX04 VBM registered?

RX04 VBM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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