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BK04 GVG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 95,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around all lower engine( timing belt side ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 95,529 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around all lower engine( timing belt side ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 92,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 88,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,610 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,610 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working x 3 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency 18%

Fail 4 Jan 2019 77,426 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake efficiency 18%

Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,215 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 72,215 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,022 miles

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

off side rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2017 69,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working bot outers (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall contains cracks

n/sf tyre worn inner side

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,387 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 66,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,678 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 63,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,451 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,025 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,025 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,117 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,393 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 45,378 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BK04 GVG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK04 GVG, 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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BK04 GVG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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