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BG04 ENC

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ENC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust centre & rear silencer outer skins are deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,030 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer & rear silencer outer skin is corroded & deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer bracket is broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,414 miles

Front wiper blades split at ends.

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,600 miles

both front tyres slight out of shape

rear brake imbalance high.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 31,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slight out of shape

rear brake imbalance high.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,431 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 31,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 28,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,735 miles

both front wiper blades split ,screen may be damaged if not replaced soon!

excessive side to side play of clutch pedal

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,663 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 ENC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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