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BV04 KRX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,160 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,528 miles

O/S/R Tyre very close to legal limit 165/70/14

Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre very close to legal limit 165/70/14

Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,877 miles

Battery insecure

Both dip beam patters getting weak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S & N/S/F tyres worn on edges 165/70/17

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,877 miles

Battery insecure

Both dip beam patters getting weak

O/S & N/S/F tyres worn on edges 165/70/17

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,711 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,640 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,640 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1) rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,647 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KRX 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 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 KRX, 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 KRX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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