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BC04 CUU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,472 mi
Last recorded119,472 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 CUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,472 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 119,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 115,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,412 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 96,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to abs block (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jan 2015 52,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,397 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,136 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 32,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 24,799 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 16,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,152 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls starting to perish

n/s/r light unit starting to condensate but light output is ok

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 CUU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 CUU, 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 CUU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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