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BJ04 ZBV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,367 mi
Last recorded138,367 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ZBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 138,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,981 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 136,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 127,744 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.27 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.93 MM (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,360 miles

Rear exhaust box and mounting corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,360 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box and mounting corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 105,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,894 miles

Front n/s tyre 1.7mm front o/s 2.1mm rear o/s 2.2mm

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,981 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 72,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,174 miles

Wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,586 miles

Front o/s tyre worn on edges near minimum limits

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,894 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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BJ04 ZBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ04 ZBV, 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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BJ04 ZBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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