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BA04 VNK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 VNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 106,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

water leak engine area

Fail 3 Dec 2021 98,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

water leak engine area

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,893 miles

crack in n/s of windscren

Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

crack in n/s of windscren

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,881 miles

crack in nearside of screen

damage to offside front wing

damage to tailgate

Fail 30 May 2018 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

crack in nearside of screen

damage to offside front wing

damage to tailgate

Pass 8 May 2017 59,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2017 59,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 51,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,387 miles

All tyres are perished

Bonnet stay missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 39,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,117 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 11,117 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,833 miles

no bonnet stay

Fail 8 Oct 2008 6,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no bonnet stay

Pass 15 Oct 2007 4,613 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 4,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 VNK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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