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BA04 MZV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,312 mi
Last recorded57,312 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 57,312 miles

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

Front exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 55,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,358 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 51,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,626 miles

Slight bind nearside rear wheel

Fail 8 Jun 2021 46,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,034 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,322 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 39,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,577 miles

Nearside Rear perished

Fail 16 Jun 2016 34,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 31,362 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 29,773 miles

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

OSF check strap not holding weight of door but not insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,773 miles

OSF check strap not holding weight of door but not insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,998 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre (repaired)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear to front brake discs

wipers are smearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,255 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 MZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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