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BA04 XBC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,634 mi
Last recorded139,634 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,634 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 132,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 125,821 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 111,933 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)

Front Coolant leak.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,737 miles

Engine warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 97,735 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,269 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,266 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,483 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 83,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,583 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,599 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 44,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,714 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 XBC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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