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BA04 XAB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,619 mi
Last recorded149,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 149,619 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 149,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached Not located correctly knocking against anti roll bar link (2.7.2b)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,295 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 May 2016 131,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

crank pulley or tensioner faulty

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,735 miles

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

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge advise replace now

Fail 23 Feb 2015 123,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge advise replace now

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,168 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 113,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,365 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 101,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 89,387 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 89,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,660 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 XAB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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