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BA04 CDX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 89,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 84,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,352 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 83,347 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,104 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,386 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,629 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,150 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer cover corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,324 miles

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,972 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,246 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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BA04 CDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BA04 CDX, 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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BA04 CDX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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