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BV04 KPL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 KPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 88,891 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,653 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,702 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 56,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,820 miles

Lower Offside screen cracked on edge of A

Nearside lower arm mounting started to split

Offside rear indicator slightly faded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,820 miles

Lower Offside screen cracked on edge of A

Nearside lower arm mounting started to split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear indicator slightly faded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,584 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracking and n/side down to 2mm tread depth.

Small chip in o/side of windscreen lower edge.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 40,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres surface cracking and n/side down to 2mm tread depth.

Small chip in o/side of windscreen lower edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,270 miles

Chip in windscreen. Rear tyres surface cracking and n/side rear down to 2.5mm.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 35,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in windscreen. Rear tyres surface cracking and n/side rear down to 2.5mm.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,921 miles

Front tyres on 2mm at edges. Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. Exhaust tailbox poor condition but not blowing and tailbox front mounting broken.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 18,733 miles

Front discs surface corroding on inner surfaces. Rear exhaust shell corroded but not blowing.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,733 miles

Front discs surface corroding on inner surfaces. Rear exhaust shell corroded but not blowing.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,212 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 16,212 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KPL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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