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BV04 FFX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,355 mi
Last recorded142,355 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 142,355 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsr shock slight leak

oil leak

play in osf shock top monut

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2021 137,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsr coil spring rusty

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2021 137,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsr coil spring rusty

oil leak

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring slightly off centre on top mount

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 130,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring slightly off centre on top mount

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,836 miles

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

Offside Front Spring fitted incorrectly but still secure

Fail 13 Feb 2019 123,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Spring fitted incorrectly but still secure

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 116,640 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,560 miles

injector chuffing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,257 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 104,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,680 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 98,678 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 95,471 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

offside rear tyre cracked on inner edge and getting close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,471 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

offside rear tyre cracked on inner edge and getting close to limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,173 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,860 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,902 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 81,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,775 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,496 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 FFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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