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BC04 BXR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,644 mi
Last recorded82,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 BXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,640 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished + cracking

sump pan corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,640 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished + cracking

sump pan corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,495 miles

rear tyres perished

sump pan corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,357 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,357 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,483 miles

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

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,955 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,760 miles

condensation in nearside front head lanp.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,756 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 BXR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC04 BXR, 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 BXR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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