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RX04 VDV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,921 mi
Last recorded87,921 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 VDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 87,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 87,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,947 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 85,947 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,210 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,614 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODEDNOT BLOWING AT MOMENT

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,640 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear tyre worn and slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust section and mount heavily deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,640 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre worn and slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust section and mount heavily deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,849 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 54,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 43,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,705 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 34,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 26,115 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 26,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,337 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 VDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

RX04 VDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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