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RX04 VFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,851 mi
Last recorded78,851 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,851 miles

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

Both rear sidelights slightly dim

Emissions were erratic

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror unit slightly loose but held

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 78,851 miles

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

Both rear sidelights slightly dim

Emissions were erratic

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside mirror unit slightly loose but held

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,412 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,418 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

tyre size : 175.65.14

Pass 15 May 2012 52,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 52,042 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 48,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 40,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 40,018 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,584 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 29,584 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 25,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

RX04 VFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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