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BA04 GZB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,637 mi
Last recorded86,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,637 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,505 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,502 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,799 miles

exhaust back box is corroded and outter skin loose

exhaust middle section is corroded and outter skin is loose

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,044 miles

exhaust back box strap is broken

exhaust system is corroded

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 50,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust back box strap is broken

exhaust system is corroded

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,837 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,837 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2011 33,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades are split

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,434 miles

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

front wiper blades are split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,682 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 27,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre [cracks]

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,577 miles

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front lamps have condensation on inside lenses

near side front tyre worn on 2mm

rear exhaust slightly corroded on silencer

Fail 8 Oct 2009 23,577 miles

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

Offside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front lamps have condensation on inside lenses

near side front tyre worn on 2mm

rear exhaust slightly corroded on silencer

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,446 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,544 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 GZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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