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BP04 WJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,188 mi
Last recorded154,188 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 WJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 154,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 143,874 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 143,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released high level (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 138,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 130,324 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 130,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 130,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box outer skin removed

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs grooved and unable to check pads inspection required

o/s/r number plate light lens missing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 126,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs grooved and unable to check pads inspection required

o/s/r number plate light lens missing

rear exhaust heavily corroded ,outer sleeve removed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,596 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

rear wiper rubber missing and rear washer not working

Fail 8 Jun 2011 119,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

rear wiper rubber missing and rear washer not working

tyre size 175/65r14

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,368 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 113,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,564 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,616 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 88,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside headlight electric adjuster inop

nearside wiper blade sarting to split

wiper blades fitted upside down

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 WJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP04 WJJ, 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 WJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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