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BA04 YBW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,846 mi
Last recorded93,846 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 YBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,356 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 78,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 62,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,226 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 45,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyre slight cracking on n/s rear

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,806 miles

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

tyre slight cracking on n/s rear

Pass 22 May 2012 39,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,120 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 30,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,186 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2009 21,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,822 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 10,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,601 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 YBW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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