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BA04 GUG

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 96,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,827 miles

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

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

engine injector seal leaking gases!

n/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 185/60x15

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 tracking needs checking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine injector seal leaking gases!

n/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 185/60x15

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,331 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 35,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2007 10,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 GUG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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