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BA04 NBF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,650 mi
Last recorded77,650 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2025 77,650 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 73,394 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,340 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along vehicle floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,759 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along vehicle floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 69,746 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along vehicle floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,808 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,526 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,525 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 55,525 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 44,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,305 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 33,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,760 miles

front pads need checking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,752 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 22,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,889 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 16,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,911 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 NBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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