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BT04 VFS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,281 mi
Last recorded120,281 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 120,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 120,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,261 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

damage to front screen.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to number plates.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

offside number plate lamp,cover missing.

play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

rear suspension stops missing.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 113,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust.

damage to front screen.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to number plates.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

offside number plate lamp,cover missing.

play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

rear suspension stops missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,314 miles

condensation in offside headlamp.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to rear number plate.

lens missing from offside number plate lamp.

play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

rear suspension stops missing.

wear to brake pads/discs.

Pass 28 May 2012 99,975 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp.

cover missing from offside number plate lamp.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to rear number plate.

rear suspension stops missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,640 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to rear number plate.

front brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

rear suspension stops missing.

slight roughness in steering when worked lock to lock.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,635 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlamp.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to rear number plate.

front brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

rear suspension stops missing.

slight roughness in steering when worked lock to lock.

Pass 19 May 2010 81,269 miles

condensation in front headlamp.

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

deterioration to rear number plate.

rear suspension stops missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,525 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to rear number plate.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 71,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside rear tyre.

damage to nearside sill.

deterioration to rear number plate.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,868 miles

damage to nearside front tyre.

nearside rear tyre worn on edge.

offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,423 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 VFS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFS, 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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What year was BT04 VFS registered?

BT04 VFS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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