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BC04 GYG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,969 mi
Last recorded177,969 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 177,969 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

alternator belt worn

rear outers sills corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2023 177,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

alternator belt worn

rear outers sills corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 169,467 miles

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

alternator belt worn

exhaust system tender

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion underbody

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jul 2022 169,467 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

alternator belt worn

exhaust system tender

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion underbody

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jul 2021 159,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2020 152,005 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2020 152,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2019 144,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,635 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

drivers seat belt fraying

Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,889 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 110,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,934 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,073 miles

exhaust back box outer shell broken/corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm, o/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r brake pipe insecure, cable tie broken

Fail 18 Apr 2013 95,073 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer shell broken/corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm, o/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r brake pipe insecure, cable tie broken

Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,955 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 87,947 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,237 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 39,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,314 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 GYG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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