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BT04 VEW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,617 mi
Last recorded112,617 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 112,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

suspect injector seal leaking

Fail 24 May 2021 112,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

suspect injector seal leaking

Pass 19 May 2020 108,657 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,351 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 102,349 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 94,111 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 3 May 2018 94,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 May 2017 88,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 84,347 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 84,347 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 80,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,305 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 73,076 miles

Oil leak

offside front headlamp has water ingress

Fail 2 May 2014 73,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

offside front headlamp has water ingress

Pass 2 May 2013 67,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,501 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,013 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,791 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 22,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 VEW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT04 VEW, 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 VEW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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