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BT04 VFC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,659 mi
Last recorded88,659 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 88,659 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 88,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,416 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,832 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,077 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,182 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,179 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 May 2014 56,458 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 56,456 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

near side front tyre has slight cracks on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2013 48,543 miles

Spare tyre defective

near side front tyre has slight cracks on sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2012 43,230 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 43,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front mudguards insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fine crackes developing on rear tyres

front n/s wiper weak

Pass 14 May 2011 37,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 31,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 24,693 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 18,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight damage o/s rear fog light len,s

Pass 31 May 2007 18,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage o/s rear fog light len,s

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 VFC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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