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SC04 VAU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,515 mi
Last recorded87,515 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,515 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,763 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake may need attention in the near future

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake may need attention in the near future

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner wing damaged

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened slight wear (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 77,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner wing damaged

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened slight wear (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside and nearside main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked,but no visible cords.

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 66,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked,but no visible cords.

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 May 2014 58,858 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 58,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr bump stop missing

Pass 21 May 2013 54,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner joint on stearing rack slight has play

rear exhaust has slight blow on back box join

Fail 17 May 2013 54,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front inner joint on stearing rack slight has play

Pass 15 May 2012 49,541 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plate slightly deteriated

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 18 May 2011 44,911 miles

hi level brake light inop

nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

noise from front inner driveshaft joint offside

Fail 17 May 2011 44,894 miles

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

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

hi level brake light inop

nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

noise from front inner driveshaft joint offside

Fail 25 May 2010 41,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 41,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,855 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 35,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 27,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,918 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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SC04 VAU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SC04 VAU, 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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SC04 VAU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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