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AM04 BVE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2025 72,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 59,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,513 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 54,513 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,928 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 50,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 46,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,523 miles

Front cant see brake pads

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 36,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,085 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,458 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded - recommend replacement.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 26,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise exhaust system starting to corrode

advise n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise exhaust system starting to corrode

advise n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,547 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,919 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,988 miles

bonnet stay clip broke

Fail 12 Aug 2010 18,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

bonnet stay clip broke

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewall

p/s wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,567 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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AM04 BVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM04 BVE, 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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AM04 BVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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