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RX04 VEV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,241 mi
Last recorded61,241 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 61,241 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2021 61,241 miles

under trays fitted

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 60,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 60,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,255 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 57,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 57,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,285 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fail 15 May 2012 52,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 52,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,778 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 38,455 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 33,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stonechips in windscreen (not swept area)

Pass 8 May 2007 33,528 miles

Stonechips in windscreen (not swept area)

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 VEV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

Is RX04 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 VEV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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