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BJ04 ZBW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,265 mi
Last recorded85,265 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,265 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm cracking to side/wall

Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,265 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre 3mm low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm cracking to side/wall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,300 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,538 miles

N/s dipped beam on lower limit, poss adjuster fault.

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,226 miles

N/s dipped beam on lower limit.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2014 74,226 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/s dipped beam on lower limit.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,988 miles

N/s dipped beam on lower limit, adjuster faulty.

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)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,640 miles

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

n/s front headlamp aim dull

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,217 miles

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

N/s dipped beam on lower limit. poss adjuster fault.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,217 miles

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

N/s dipped beam on lower limit. poss adjuster fault.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,748 miles

N/s dipped beam on lower limit, poss adjuster fault.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,988 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,988 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 28 Apr 2007 31,929 miles

front brake pads worn

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 ZBW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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