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BG04 BBF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,233 mi
Last recorded108,233 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 BBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 108,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,578 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes/suspension arms corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Rear inner sills slight corrosion both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2022 84,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,465 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on inner sills

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 81,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at base area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 81,925 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at base area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres have deterioration cracks in sidewalls & tread area

rear exhaust mounting clamp broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 24 May 2013 60,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread area

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,149 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,302 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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BG04 BBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG04 BBF, 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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BG04 BBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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