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BG04 FNK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,510 mi
Last recorded86,510 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 86,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Touching brake discs (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Both front indicators discoloured

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,712 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,085 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure?

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tail box exhaust silencer corroded?

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,116 miles

EML staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,177 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,146 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 FNK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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