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BK04 HFW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,711 mi
Last recorded106,711 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD PATTERN LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 106,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD PATTERN LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,553 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 100,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box adrift (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre / rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre / rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,030 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,025 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,360 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,108 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,363 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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BK04 HFW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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