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BG04 UPD

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,377 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 101,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,122 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 80,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 78,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 74,698 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,490 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brakelight not working

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside rear

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 55,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat nearside rear

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,943 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,229 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 40,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,023 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit

Pass 2 May 2009 28,979 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,959 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 UPD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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