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BA04 XSD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,558 mi
Last recorded94,558 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,558 miles

Rear back box deteriated

Fail 29 Jun 2026 94,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear back box deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, may need tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge may need tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,552 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 90,144 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 90,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 89,297 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 89,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 88,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 86,983 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 86,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,560 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,894 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 5,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,522 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 55,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XSD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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