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BT04 VCV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,199 mi
Last recorded45,199 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 39,739 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 May 2025 39,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

baffles in exhaust back box deteriorated

centre exhaust silencer corroding & weakening

Pass 24 May 2024 34,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 33,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 33,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 33,268 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 32,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 32,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 32,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 31,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 31,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 31,322 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 30,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 30,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 May 2011 29,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 29,429 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 28,487 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 28,487 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 26,973 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,456 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,906 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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BT04 VCV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT04 VCV, 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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BT04 VCV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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