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BG04 EMV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,827 mi
Last recorded77,827 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,827 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 77,798 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded off side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,600 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 72,600 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,576 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 59,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,092 miles

Rear Upper centre not working

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,041 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper centre not working

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,819 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,992 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,910 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,535 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Jun 2014 34,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,156 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,889 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,493 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 EMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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