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BV04 FFG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,600 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 52,595 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 52,421 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,169 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,786 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 48,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,671 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,817 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 46,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,439 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,922 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,840 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated around strap

Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated around strap

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,600 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 28,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,067 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,321 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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BV04 FFG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV04 FFG, 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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BV04 FFG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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