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BN04 PTX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,570 mi
Last recorded43,570 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 43,570 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorating at rear

Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,894 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 42,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 42,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,604 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,077 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,569 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,698 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,568 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,691 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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BN04 PTX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN04 PTX, 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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What year was BN04 PTX registered?

BN04 PTX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 PTX safe to buy?

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