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BC04 AZB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,695 mi
Last recorded70,695 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,695 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 641,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 64,089 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,481 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,375 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 51,339 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2012 36,311 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2011 34,735 miles

ADVISE. both rear tyres are starting to wear low on the tread areas .

ADVISE. front nearside and offside brake discs inner faces of the discs are pitted and corroded, and lipped

ADVISE. rear brake pads look to be starting to get low .

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,735 miles

ADVISE. both rear tyres are starting to wear low on the tread areas .

ADVISE. front nearside and offside brake discs inner faces of the discs are pitted and corroded, and lipped

ADVISE. rear brake pads look to be starting to get low .

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 32,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,472 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,915 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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BC04 AZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BC04 AZB, 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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BC04 AZB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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