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BA04 GXH

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,243 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,232 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 56,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,028 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 49,028 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,997 miles

child seat fitted

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 45,995 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,799 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,360 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,728 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 20,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,328 miles

n/s/f wing repeater faded slightly.

o/s wiper blade started to split.

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 GXH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BA04 GXH, 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 GXH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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