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BV04 KPU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,295 mi
Last recorded39,295 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,295 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,088 miles

Nearside Outer sill/doors damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2017 35,677 miles

front exhaust box corroded

nearside door mirror broken

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2017 35,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust box corroded

nearside door mirror broken

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,324 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 33,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 31,702 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,727 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,613 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

side walls perished on offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,613 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

side walls perished on offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2011 19,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 4,953 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 KPU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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