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BP04 YDA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,873 mi
Last recorded203,873 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 YDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2018 203,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 187,762 miles

opsr tyre tread low

rear bump stops missing

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Dec 2016 187,762 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

opsr tyre tread low

rear bump stops missing

slight play nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Jan 2016 169,124 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

osr bump stop missing

Fail 8 Jan 2016 169,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusty

osr bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jan 2015 151,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Mar 2013 141,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bump stops missing.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 123,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 123,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 96,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 44,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,402 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 25,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YDA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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