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BG04 UOV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,844 mi
Last recorded88,844 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 UOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine management light on

exhaust back box and centre box corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust backbox and centre box corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust backbox and centre box corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,885 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,760 miles

front and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,912 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 55,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,754 miles

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

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UOV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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