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BP04 PUA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,204 mi
Last recorded108,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,204 miles

EML illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2019 108,204 miles

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

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

EML illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 31 May 2018 99,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,500 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join has a tiny blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear perished and cracking but no deep cracks or cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Oil leak of engine ()

parking brake lever stiff.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 90,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join has a tiny blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately centre not fitted properly (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear perished and cracking but no deep cracks or cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately centre not fitted properly (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear was under inflated

Rear Oil leak of engine ()

parking brake lever stiff.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,764 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,122 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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BP04 PUA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP04 PUA, 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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BP04 PUA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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